Sir

We have received such intelligence as satisfies us that the enemies Ships and Vessels have all quitted Georgia and the Carolinas, which renders it unnecessary for you to pursue the expeditions formerly directed to these States. But as we have still reason to suppose that the Galatea and Nautilus are Cruizing of[f] the Capes of Virginia, we desire you will proceed thither with all possible dispatch and endeavour to fall in with these Ships and take sink or destroy them. If when you are on that station you shall be informed that any of the enemies ships of war have returned to the Carolinas or Georgia, you are in that case to go in search oE them and effectually remove them. Having finished this business you are to return and Cruize for and endeavour to intercept the store and provision Vessels coming from Europe to the enemies army at New York. We expect you will give this committee information by every opportunity of your proceedings, and what success you may meet with in the above enterprizes. We wish you success and are Sir [&c.]