Sir

Yours by Capt Westcot [Wright Wescott] we receiv'd. This will be deliverd by Capt [Edward] Travis of the Manly Galley, whom we have sent to join you, we also shall order Capt [George] Muter of the Hero Galley and Capt [James] Barron to your assistance immediately with those Vessels and the Sloop Liberty.² You are to proceed with the Brigg Adventure ten Leagues out of the Capes, observing to keep the Captain Barrons ahead as lookouts, taking all possible care to prevent your convoy from falling into the Enemys hands. After you have discharg'd the Brigg you are to return to York with the Sloop Liberty informing us of your arrival there, as we shou'd be glad to see the Vessels. The Brigg Rawleigh is cleaning and will not be ready for some time. Capt [Thomas] Lilly is at Baltimore for Iron Ballast, had they been ready we shou'd have order'd them also to join you. Capt Westcott we have order'd to Portsmouth to clean and refit. I am by order of the Board of Commissioners Your Hble Servant