Sir

You are to take Command of the Brigt Cabot, and take as many Men out of the Alfred or Fly as will make your Compliment up [to] Ninety, and go to Sea and Cruise three or four Weeks if you don't take as many Prizes as you can well Mann in less time ー And you are likewise to take such directions from time to time as you may Receive from Captn Biddle

In Case of a Separation with him and you should want Supplys you may draw on me for much as is Necessary