Sir,

You are immediately to proceed with your Vessel to Portsmouth then to wait on the Commanding Officer at that place and inform him that you are ready to assist in carrying the Troops up the Bay, after you have deliver'd the Troops you are to proceed to Baltimore and there to deliver unto Messrs Lux and Bowley eleven pieces of Duck which you will receive from Lieut. Bowling of the Schooner Flat, Peace and plenty and from thence you are to return to York Town, and upon your arrival there give us immediate Notice.

NB. You are to leave your Marines
at york Town untill you return