Mr Whiting Mr Archer and Mr Lewis.—

Ordered that a Warrant issue to Mr Mercer¹ for twenty pounds on accompt for the purpose of furnishing necessaries for the use of the Boat Nicholson.—

Ordered that the Keeper of the public magazine, deliver to Captain Elliot² a dutch oven and a small iron pot for the use of the Safe guard Galley.—

Ordered that the Keeper of the public store, deliver to Captain Elliot fourteen pounds of twine for the use of the Safe Guard Galley.—

Mr Mercer of the Boat Nicholson received Orders to call on Mr Holts³ for an order for the whiskey purchased by him for the use of the Navy which he is first to take on Board from the person whoever has it in possession, then proceed to Captain Charles Thomas at Warwick and take on Board such cordage as he may deliver you for the Navy, and then proceed up to Manchester and apply to Colo Trent⁴ for as much Bacon as will fill him up, after which he is to return as quick as possible to the College Landing⁵ and wait on the Board for further Orders.—