[Williamsburg] Thursday 13th February 1777. —
Ordered that Mr William Holt deliver to Mr John Thomas one Tierce of Rum for the use of the Protector Galley —
Ordered that the keeper of the Public Magazine deliver to Mr John Thomas two hundred flints, two Quire of Cartridge Paper, sixty Pounds of Musquett Ball, twenty pounds of Goose Shot, sixty two pound Shot, two hundred Pounds of Powder and two pounders for the use of the Protector Galley. —
Ordered that the keeper of the Public Store deliver unto Mr John Thomas, one speaking Trumpett & 1 half hour Glass for the use of the Protector Galley. —
Ordered that a Warrant Issue to Capt Thomas Lilly for Two hundred and forty pounds, upon Account, to Recruit Seamen for the use of the Navy. — Who gave Bond for his faithfully applying the said Money & rendering a Just & True Acct thereof when required —
Orders sent to the Commanding officers of the Page and Lewis Gallies directing them to pay no regard to their last Orders respecting th~ir Joining Capt Calvert but to Cruize in and near the Mouth of Rappahannock River taking care to Annoy the Enemy Protect and defend the Trading Vessels and to Prevent the Negro's from going on Board the Enemys Vessels. —