Balto August 9 1777
[Extract]
. . . I have been obliged to advance a good Deal of Money for the Galleys & Ship Defence . . . For the Ship Defence I have now bought P ordr of Capt Cook
525 Gl Whiskey 210 Rum Rice, Soap, Flour Candles &c which have taken a large Sum . . .
1. Executive Papers, Box 8, Folder 1777, Md.Arch.