Boston 27 Augst 1777
Order'd The Brig Penet be dld Mr Pierpont for a prison Ship paying for her at the Rate he hires others —
Order'd That Capt Hopkins strip the Brig Penet & deliver her to Robert Pierpont Esqr —
Order'd The Comy deliver Mr Pierpont one Cable & Anchor suitable for the Guard Ship taking the Weight & making Return —
1. Mass.Arch., vol. 148, 488-90.