Providence October 5th 1776ー
Sir
Captn Whipple shew'd me a Letter from you respecting the Agency of the People belonging to the Fleet ー This is therefore to Impower you to act as their Agent untill further Orders, although you are a total Stranger, any otherwise than being appointed by the honorable Continental Congress. We think it a Sufficient Recommendation to Impower you to act as our Agent as Long as you act to our Satisfactionー
In behalf of the Officers and Men in the Navy, I am Sir [&c.]
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To Mr John Bradford Agent for the Continental Fleet at Boston
1. Hopkins Letter Book, RIHS.
