[Williamsburg] Wednesday the 17th day of June 1778.—Present
Mr Whiting and Mr Archer.—
Ordered that the keeper of the public store, deliver to Captain Wright Westcott twenty eight pounds of twine eighteen sail needles, one two hour glass one hour ditto, six yards of Baize one hundred and twenty yards of Bunting and half pound of thread for the use of the Henry Galley.—
Ordered that Mr William Goodson deliver to Captain Wright Westcott two Bolts of Canvas for the use of the Henry Galley.—
Ordered that the Keeper of the public store deliver to Captain Maxwell1 two yards white Linen and twenty nine yards of Bunting for the use of the Lewis Galley.—
Ordered that a Warrant issue to Captain Wright Westcott for one hundred pounds on accompt for the purpose of furnishing necessaries for the use of the Henry Galley.—
Ordered that the Keeper of the public store, deliver to Mr David Henderson2 five yards of frize,3 two quires of paper, and two Bolts of light Canvas for the use of the ship Dragon.—
Ordered that the Keeper of the public store, deliver to Mr Jno. Brittain4 thirteen bolts of Canvas fifteen pounds of twine two pad Locks, and four pieces of Bunting for the use of the Boats Patriot and Liberty.—