[Williamsburg] Friday seventh Day of August 1778.-Present,
Mr. Travis. Mr. Lewis and Mr. Innes
Ordered that the Keeper of the publick Store deliver Captain Barrett four gimblets, thirty gallons of spirit[,] one Spy glass and twenty five weight of sugar for the use of the Hero Galley.1
Ordered that Lieutenant Isaac Mercer have leave of Absence from his duty for fourteen days.2
A Warrant to Lieutenant Isaac Mercer for ten pounds on account for the purpose of furnishing necessaries for the boat Nicolson.
D, Vi, Navy Board Journal, pp. 443–44.
1. Capt. John Barret commanded the Virginia Navy galley Hero.
2. Lt. Isaac Mercer commanded the Virginia Navy armed boat Nicholson.
