[Extract]

[Williamsburg] Wednesday the 12th day of August 1778.

Present.

Mr Whiting, Mr Travis and Mr Innis.-¹

Ordered that Mr Thomas deliver to Mr Thomas Smith or order two coil of Rope, such as he may have occasion for, for the use of the Trade.-²

Ordered that Mr Holt deliver L^t. Jones one barrel of tar for the use of the Lewis Galley.-³

Ordered that a warrant issue to Lieutenant Jones for ten pounds on accompt for the purpose of furnishing necessaries for the use of the Lewis Galley.-

Ordered that a Warrant issue to Mr William Holt for one thousand two hundred pounds on acco^t. for the purpose of furnishing necessaries for the use of the Navy.-

Ordered that John Griggs repair immediately on Board the Brigantine Northampton.-⁴