On Board the Royal Savage Augst 17th
Sir I find by an Order you have given out that the Schooners are to go down the lakes. I know no Orders but what shall be given out by me except sailing Orders from the Commander in chief if an Enemy is Approaching I am to be acquainted with it and know how to Act in my station. I am Sir Yours
Jacobus Wynkoop
Commander of Lake Champlain