Eagle [New York] Oct: 25: 10 'Clock
Dr Sir
The General being in want of assistance of Men for the Artillery, on a pressing service; I have appointed Cap. [Charles] Phip[p]s to take with him about 60 seamen in 3 Flat-Boats now sent up; With directions to detain those he may find returning from you.
And I desire you will order any further aid of seamen from the Frigates in the sound that may be wanted, for the same service I am Dr Sir [&c.]
Howe
1. Collection of Lord Hotham, Yorkshire (East Riding) County Record Office, England.
