Williamsburg August 14th 1776ー
Sir
The Commissioners of the Navy are in want to 220 B'rls Tar. 30 Barrels of Pitch and 50 Brls of Turpentine, to be sent to the care of Messrs Meriwether Smith and Roan, on Piscataway Creek near Hobbs Hole, Rappahannock River relying on your supplying them on the best terms and procuring a Vessel for carrying it up, on the most reasonable freight induced us to apply to you, therefore wish you to use all possible expedition in dispatching it. I am by order of the Board [&c.]
Geo. Webb. 1st Commr Pro. Tempore
1. Navy Board Letter Book, VSL.
