In Marine Committee.

Philada Decemr 10th 1776

Sir

We have ordered the Captains of the Armed vessels now at Rhode Island Severally to proceed to Sea with All Poss[i]ble despatch and to cruize for the Enemies Store Ships & Supply Vessels going to New York.

You Sir will exert yourself to have these orders carried into execution as Quickly as possible. We are sir [&c.]