The American Commissioners to Abraham Whipple
	AL (draft): Massachusetts Historical Society; copies: National Archives
	(two), Yale University Library
	<Passy, July 16, 1778: We have instructed Lieut. Simpson, on
	whom command of the Ranger devolves now that Capt. Jones
	
	is on another service, to join you under your orders. The Boston,
	Providence, and Ranger should put to sea with all dispatch.
	Do your best to take or destroy British privateers within your
	reach. Leave your prisoners as Mr. Schweighauser directs.>