John Hancock to Richard Henry Lee

Judging it of importance that the Arm'd Vessell commanded by Capt Campbell, should be employ'd on the Service down the Bay, I have had a further Conference with the Owners. They have agreed she should go, provided if she be lost the Damage to them be Assertain'd by Capt Nicholson & myself, which they will abide by. I have Consented in behalf of the Marine Come. & have given Capt. Campbell orders. He is gone down to the Point to go out with the other Arm'd Vessel to Convoy the Troops, & perform the Service we order'd in the morng. Your Concurrence will oblige,

Your huml set,

J Hancock