Navy Board Eastern department Boston June 10. 1778
Sir
Capt Kerr1 Complains much for want of Provisions & necessarys for the Scooner under his Command2
we wish you would Supply him with such articles as are allowed by Congress to the Officers & Seamen belonging to the Navy that he may have no Excuse for lying Idle we are Your humble Servts.
In behalf of the Board John Deshon
L, CtNLHi, Nathaniel and Thomas Shaw Letters and Papers, portfolio 21. Addressed at foot: “Nathl Shaw junr Esqr." Docketed: “Navy Board/Letter/to Supplys Mifflin."
1. Lt. John Kerr, Continental Navy.
2. Continental Navy schooner Mifflin.
