By Andw Snape Hamond Esqr &ca &ca
In consequence of Orders from Vice Admiral Shuldham: You are hereby required and directed to cause a proportion of Rice to be issued to the company of His Majestys Ship under your command, on Mondays in lieu of Oatmeal for that Day.
You are likewise required and directed to cause the company of His Majestys Ship under your command to be put at whole allowance of all Species of Provisions, and continue the same until further Order.
Given under my hand on board his Majestys Ship the Roebuck at Gwins Island (&ca) in Virginia the 24 June 1776.
A S Hamond
To the respective Captains of the Squadron vizt Captain Squire ー Montagu
1. Hamond, Orders issued, 1776-1777, UVL.
