[Williamsburg] Thursday, April the 17th 1777.
Sailing Instructions to Captain Edward Travis, of the Brig Raleigh, for making a Cruize, not to exceed six month, were Drafted, read, and considered, and the same being considered, are approved by the Board, And It is Ordered that a Copy thereof signed by the presiding Member, be delivered Captain Travis, he having signed and agreed thereto. see Book of Sailing Instructions.
Adjourned till to morrow 10 o'clock
Signed Thomas Whiting 1st Commr
1. Navy Board Journal, 207, VSL.