[Williamsburg] Saturday 26th October 1776.ー
Capt John Calvert of the Norfolk Revenge Galley received Orders to go immediately with his Vessel to Hampton, there apply to Mr George Hope for a new fore Yard which he is to have fitted as soon as Possible and then Proceed on a Cruize in the Bay using his utmost Endeavours to Annoy the Enemy and protect any Friendly Vessels that may be coming in by Convoying them to some place of Safety within the Capes, observing to take proper care of his own Vessel, and when his Vessel may get fowl or any other Occurrence renders it Necessary for his returning It is Ordered that he return to his former Station at Hampton and give the Board Notice thereof together with an Account of his Proceedings during the Cruize.ー
Adjourned till monday next.ー
Signed, Thomas Whiting 1st Comsr
1. Navy Board Journal, 91-92, VSL.