Sir

I receiv'd yours of the 5th instant and think you are pretty well hemm'd in ー think it best you should keep your Vessel in the best posture of defence you can, and asist the Common Cause all in your power with your Sloop ー but should it so happen that you can't help falling into Enemy's hands you are to destroy the Sloop rather than let them get her ー²

You will continue thereabouts and do what Service you can until further Orders ー You may draw for any Supplys you may want ー I am Sir Your Friend &c

E H

To Hoysteed Hacker Esqr Commander of the Fly at Brunswick or Amboy.