[Williamsburg] Saturday, April 26th 1777.
The Board resumed the Proceedings on the Complaint against Captain Robert Tompkins and the several Witnesses being sworne and examined in the presence of the Complainants and the said Robert Tompkins who was heard in his defence. On full Consideration of the Evidence it is the unanimous opinion of the Board, that the said Robert Tompkins is not guilty of any of the several charges, exhibited against him, but that of being too much addicted to liquor, and that he ought to receive a reprimand for such his offence from the presiding member, and then be discharged. Captain Tompkins was accordingly called before the Board and received a reprimand from Mr Whiting.
Captain Tompkins is directed to discharge from the Henry Galley, Thomas Spann, a Seaman, it appearing to the Board, that he is unfit for duty.
1. Navy Board Journal, 212, VSL.