[Williamsburg] Friday 29th November 1776. —
Ordered that a Warrant Issue to Albion Robins for Fifty five Pounds, on Account, to Purchase Necessaries to Build a Boat for the Transportation of Troops.
Ordered that a Warrant Issue to Peter Smith for Fifty five Pounds, on Account, to Purchase Necessaries to Build a, Boat for the Transportation of Troops —
Ordered that Capt Christopher Calvert be directed to have the Washington Galley now Building under his direction at So Quay as deep in the Hold as the Timbers will admit of so as not to do the Vessel any Injury. —
1. Navy Board Journal, 120, VSL.