Sir
We have Appointed you master of our Schooner Run Fast, & having all things ready our Orders Areー
You Proceed to Yocomoko, Where youl find Letters for you from Capt Saml Leighton to whome you are Consignd youl follow his Orders, where you are to Proceed from thence, Diliver your Cargoe to him & Receive such a Cargoe as he Inclines to ship on board you & make all prudent dispatch for Boston.
You are well Acquainted with Danger of both Coasts & Men of Warr. The Greatest Prudence, dispatch & a Good Look out is Absolutely Necessary, Wishing you a Good Voyage & safe Return are Your [&c.]
[Endorsed] A True Coppy of my Orders left with my Owners wch I promise to follow ー Nehemiah Somes
