Captain Hinman of the Alfred having Occasion for a parcell of Cannister Grape Shot, some false fires some match Stuff, & a few hand Granades, has Applied to me to be furnished therewith, which cant be done, but from the Labratory. I beg the honble Board wou'd favour me with an Order for the Above Articles I am Respectfully [&c.]

To the Honble Board
[Endorsed] In Council May 13. 1777 Read & Ordered that the Board of War be and they hereby are directed to deliver Capt Hinman the Articles mentioned Above for the Use of Ship Alfred said Articles to be charged to the Continental Accot ー

Jn^o Avery Secy