[Williamsburg] Saturday 28th September 1776.ー
Present The same Members as Yesterday.ー
Joseph Selden appeared before the Board and undertook to furnish George Hope, who is employed to Build six Boats at Hampton for the use of this Commonwealth, with whatever Iron he may be in want of for the purpose of Building the said Boats which said Iron is to be Worked up by the said Selden in such manner as may best suit Mr Hopes Purpose for which the said Selden is to be allowed, for the Nett Iron, eight pence pr Pound.ー
1. Navy Board Journal, VSL.