[Williamsburg] Friday the 26th day of June 1778.—
Present.
Mr Whiting Mr Travis Mr Archer Mr Lewis and Mr Innis.—
Ordered that Mr William Holt deliver to Lieutenant Singleton1 four barrels of tar and one of turpentine for the use of the Henry Galley.—
Ordered that the keeper of the public store, deliver to Lt. Singleton six bolt rope needles, two paint brushes four scrubbing ditto and a bottle of Oil for the use of the Henry Galley.—
This Board do recommend Mr Byrd Chamberlayne to his Excellency the Governour and honble Council for a renewal of his Commission, his former one being lost during his captivity in Engld.2
Ordered that the Keeper of the public store, deliver to Lieutenant Jones six Gimblets, and one two hour Glass for the use of the Lewis Galley.—
Lieutenant Lewis Jones received Orders to proceed with the Galley under his command3 to Mr Acrills on James River,4 and take on Board what Bacon he has in his possession belonging to the Navy, or such part as he can conveniently bring, and to return as expeditiously as possible to the mouth of Mr Holts Creek.—5