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You being nominated as Lieutenant of Marines in the Service of these States, are hereby Authorized and directed forthwith to Enlist as many Able Bodied Men as possible to Serve in the Navy under my Command2 —You are to enter All the good Seamen who present themselves — as Sundry petty Warrant Officers will be Appointed from Among them.
I will shortly send you with hand Bills for your...
Date: 15 July 1777
Volume: Volume 9