Ticonderoga September 19th 1776.
[Extract]
...I am much pleased with the Disposition you have made with the Fleet confident it is the Best. General Waterbury is indefatigable infitting the Gallies; and if he is not detained for want of proper Rope for Breechings, I see nothing can stop them, more than a Week atmost. This will be deliver'd you by Captain [David] Hawley: General Waterbury thinks you will immidiately appoint him to the Command of the Royal Savage; he takes all his Seamen with him; Mr. Avery.writes you by this Conveyance and explains the Article relative to Provisions; sufficient of both Fresh and Salt, shall be sent you by the Gallies....
1. Gates Papers, Box 19, NYHS.