New Bern, August 4, 1777.
Wanted immediately for the celebrated and well known Brig of War, Sturdy Beggar, under Command of James Campbell, Esq; now fitting out at this Place for a short Cruize against the Enemies of the Thirteen United States, a few good Seamen and Marines. The Sturdy Beggar is allowed to be the handsomest Vessel ever built in America, is compleatly furnished with all Kinds of warlike Stores, Ammunition, &c. is remarkable for fast sailing, having never chased a Vessel but she soon came up with.
For the Encouragement of such Seamen as may choose to enter on Board said Vessel, Twenty Dollars Bounty will be given. Such Seamen and Marines are requested to repair to said Vessel immediately, that she may be got to Sea in Time for the grand Jamaica Fleet, of the Sailing and Route of which there is the most undoubted Intelligence received.
N. B. Prize Masters, also petty Officers, are wanting.