Resolved, That Capt. William Johnson, of the Schooner Britannia, chartered by the Committee of Supplies of this Colony, and now said to be arrived at Townsend, near Kennebeck River, be, and he hereby is directed to deliver to Tristram Dalton, Esq., or order, for supplying the Truckmaster of Penobscot, four halfbarrels of Powder; he paying for the same five Shillings per pound.

[Endorsed] In Council, Octr 23 1775 Read and concur'd.

Upon a motion, Ordered, That Mr. Jones, Mr. Moody, and Mr. Webster, be a Committee to consider the propriety and expediency of giving order that any part of the cargo of Powder and Arms lately arrived at Boothbay, in the Schooner Britannia, should remain in that part of the Government.