By Sir George Collier Commander of
His Majesty's Ship Rainbow and
Senior Captain of His Majesty's
Ships in the Harbour of Halifax.
In consequence of a Representation from Captain John Burr of His Majesty's Ship Milford, of his very bad state of Health rendering him incapable of going to Sea at present.
You are hereby required and directed to repair on board the said Ship and take upon you the Command of her 'till further Order; strictly charging and Commanding all the officers and Company of the said Ship to behave themselves with all due respect and obedience to you their said Commander: and you likewise to observe the General Printed Instructions as what orders and Directions You shall from time to time receive from me, or any other your Superior Officers, for His Majestys Service; for which this shall be your order.
Given on board His Majesty's Ship Rainbow in the Harbour of Halifax the 14th of October 1776ー
To Captain Henry Mowat hereby appointed Acting Captain of His Majesty's Ship Milford.
