To Thos Cregier Esq, Commander of the Armed Schooner General Putnam

I have it in command from his Excellency Genl Washington to inform you, that It is his pleasure & order that you immediately proceed with your Vessell & Join those under the Command of Colo [Benjamin] Tupper lately gone from Hence, and having Joined them, you are to put yourself under his Command & faithfully & diligently to Obey & Execute such Orders as he may give you from Time to time.