The Naval Committee having received Orders to appoint the Officers for the two Ships of War building here, take this Method to request all Gentlemen, who are desirous to engage in that Service, to send in their Names, with their Recommendations, to some of the Committee, as soon as may be.

All able-bodied Seamen, that are willing to serve on board said Ship, may apply as above; and they shall be entered into immediate Pay.

Providence, May 9, 1776