[Philadelphia, September 20, 1776]2
Resolved That Francis Varrell be Appointed Boatswain of the Frigate Washington commanded by Thomas Read Esquire ー and the Commander of the Alfred is desired to discharge him.
John Hancock by order
1. Harbeck Collection, HUL.
2. The date is approximate. Varrell had been Loaned from the Alfred to the Andrew Doria on August 8, 1776, and the latter had returned to Philadelphia from her cruise on September 17. Esek Hopkins, in a list which probably was sent to the Marine Committee with his letter of June 19, had recommended Varrell as "Boatswain for one of the Ships in Philada." Hopkins Papers, RIHS.
