[Williamsburg] Saturday 7th September 1776.
Ordered that the keeper of the Public Magazine deliver unto Capt [Robert] Tompkins for the use of the Henry Galley four hundred Pounds of Gunpowder six Quire of Cartridge Paper One hundred Gun flints and a Worm. Ordered that a Warrant Issue to Job Martin for Ten Pounds for two Rifle Gunns furnished Capt George Muter for the use of the Hero Galley.ー
Willis Wilson is recommended to his Excellency the Governor and the honble the Council as a proper Person to be appointed to the Command of the Casewell Galley.ー
1. Navy Board Journal, 53-54, VSL.