By the Viscount Howe, Vice Admiral of the White and commander in Cheif of His Majestys Ships and Vessels employed and to be employd in North America.
Pursuant to the Instructions I have received from the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty for the Employment of His Majesty's Ship the Roebuck according to their further Intentions: You are hereby Authorized and required to apply for, and in your future proceedings be governed by the Directions You shall from time to time receive from me, or any other Cheif Officer of the Division or Detachment of the Squadron under my Command, wherein you may be hereafter placed.
You are to comply with the several Signals and Instructions for the Government of the Squadron, and Establishment of a more Uniform Discipline in the Ships, which you will receive herewith; untill further Order.
Given on board his Majesty's Ship Eagle at
Sandy Hook the 12th Day of July 1776
To Captn Andw Snape Hamond
Commander of His Majesty's Ship the Roebuck
By Command of the Vice Admiral Josh: Davies
