[Williamsburg] Friday 31st January 1777. —
Edward Lattimore is recommended to his Excellency the Governor and the honb'le the Council as a Proper Person to be appointed first Lieutenant of the Pilot Boat Molly. —
Ordered that a Warrant Issue to William Drane for the use of Edward Archer for thirtye eight pounds five shillings for his attendance at this Board as a Commissioner of the Navy.
Goodrich Boush is recommended to his Excellency the Governor and the honb'le the Council as a proper Person to be appointed to the Command of the Washington Galley. —
Ordered that a Warrant Issue to John Jones for Twenty five Pounds upon Account for his attendance as Doorkeeper to the Commissioners of the Navy. —
1. Navy Board Journal, 169-70, VSL.