The King's pleasure was signified by [William Henry Zuylestein] the Earl of Rochford for a reinforcement of Ships & Marines to be sent to Vice Admiral [Samuel] Graves; And,
On the same day three Sloops (which as well as the other Ships &c. order'd in consequence (see in the annex'd List) were order'd to be fitted, and Transport Vessels to be provided for carrying 700 Marines, Officers & Noncommission'd Officers included, to Boston.