Newport November 13 — 1776 —
Sir
I am directed by the Marine Committee to prosecute an Expedition in which the Cabot is to be joined — these are therefore to desire you to assist Captn Hinman with a Sufficient Quantity of Provisions, and Money Sufficient to enable him to get his Vessel fit to come round here with all the Expedition possible as the Season requires dispatch — I am with great Esteem Sir [&c.]
E.H —
1. Hopkins Letter Book, RIHS.