Sir

You are to take Command of the Sloop Providence and put her in the best Condition you can ー and you are to take the Soldiers onboard that belong to General Washington's Army and carry them to New York as soon as you can and then return here with the Sloop for further Instructions ー If you should be in want of any Supplys further than what Money you have will answer you may draw on me for so much as will be necessary to furnish the Sloop with any thing you cant well do without and if you have an Opportunity to Ship any Seamen, you are to get what Number you can or Landsmen ー When you come back you may call at New London and take Onboard what of the Men is fitt in the Hospital there belonging to the Fleet