William Ritchie requests permission from the Committee of Safety to employ a small vessel commanded by himself in carrying provisions and such articles as may be wanted at the camp from this port, to be landed at Dartmouth, Sandwich, or such port as he may find most safe and convenient.

Ordered, That Mr. William Ritchie be at liberty to employ a small vessel commanded by himself in conveying such articles (except provisions) as may be wanted at the camp at Cambridge, to be landed at Dartmouth, Sandwich, or such other port as he may find most safe and convenient.