Williamsburg Sepr 11th 1776ー
Sir
As the Troops intended for New York are to be transported up the Bay it will be necessary for the Boats you had built to attend them. Therefore you'll please to order them to be ready to attend the service by the 20th Instant, by which time we expect that the other Vessels we are to hrnish will be ready to sail, I am By order of the Naval Board Your hb'le Servt
Thoms Whiting 1st Comr
1. Navy Board Letter Book, VSL.
