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You are appointed first Lieutenant of the Continental Ship Boston Capt Samuel Tucker Commander who will Sail on a Cruise in less than three weeks—
You are therefore requested to repair immediatly (without delay) onboard and bring as many Sea men, & landsmen & marines with you as you possibly can—
We are your humble. Servts. in the name of Navy Board—
Date: 3 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
These are to Desire & direct you to proceed to Freetown & Apprehend & bring on Board the Ship Boston Two Negro Men who belong to the Ship & have to serve on Board till next May vizt. London Jerry & Francis Heck, you will Inlist such other suitable Men as you may meet with I am Yours—
Date: 17 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11