Sir
This Committee being very desirous of sending the Andrew Doria under your command on immediate Service ー desire that you forward her Outfit, ー take in provisions and Stores for two Months and get ready for Sea with the Utmost expedition ー And All commanders and officers of the Fleet now in this port, as well as all other persons in the Continental employ, are hereby desired to aid and assist you in geting your Ship immediately fitted and Manned. We are Sir [&c.]
