A warrant to Jno. Robinson for £2.16.6 for waggonage to sailors of the Potomack Department.

Ord[ered]. that Gen. [Andrew] Lewis be requested to give directions to deliver to the orders of Mr. John Calvert two eighteen-pounders out of those at James Town for use of his Galley.²

Same [a warrant] to Argyle Herbert for use Capt. Calvert for £ 100 upon acc't to pay the Carpenters employed on his Galley.

A letter was written to Col. [Fielding] Lewis, of Gloster, in answer to his of the 3rd Instant, desiring him to forward 4000 lbs. powder, all the Balls, and half the sheet lead to W'msburg, agreeing to take all the Goods of private persons at common selling price; continent powder to remain under Guard 'til Congress give directions; vessel to be retained for public use and employed as a Tender or on a voyage similar to her late one.