[Boston] Septemr 11. 1777
Voted That a Circular Letter be wrote to John B Hopkins Abram Whipple & Hoistin Hacker Esqrs Commanders of the Warren Providence and Columbus requiring them to remain in. Providence till further orders and that they immediatly Equip fix and Man their Several Ships to be ready to proceed to Sea at the Shortest Notice. —
1. Papers of the Continental Navy Board of the Eastern Department, LC.