[(Orig.)] [Navy Depar[tment] July [9,] 98] [Benj[undecipherable] Stoddert] [Rec'd [undecipherable]] Captain John Barry of the [undecipherable] of the United States Capt Barry. Navy Department 9 July 1798 Sir You will please keep on & off the capes of Delaware, & always, in search of a Pilot boat, 'till farther orders. Some late Acts of Congress make a variation in your instructions necessary. I have the honor to be with great respect Sir Yr Ob'd Serv't If you fall in with Capt Ben Stoddert Decatur, keep him with you.