Williamsburg 4th Nov. 1776
Sir
Lieutenant Browne is order'd by this Board to repair with the Marines he has on board the Congress Sloop immediately to join his Company under Capt Ellison which you are to permit to accordingly, the Arms belonging to these 'Marines you are to keep on board 'till your return to York. By order of the Navy Board [&c.]
Geo. Webb 1st Comr P.T.
1. Navy Board Letter Book, VSL.
