[Boston] November 19. 1777
Voted That a Letter be wrote to Nathanl Shaw Esqr. informing that this Board are determined at all events to have the Ship Trumball brought round to New London and to aquaint him that this Board expect that he provide provisions and Stores of every kind necessary to fit her for a Cruise and that if he stands in need of Salt this Board are ready to Supply him with it
Voted that a permit be granted to James Bowdoin Esqr. who is a Friend to America & its Cause and instrusted with dispatches of public Concern to the Continent to pass throh the Several Towns and places without any hindrance or detention
Voted That Capt Isaac Phillips's account for Lumber and other articles purchased for this board amounting to £133.9.1 be paid—
D, DLC, Papers of the Continental Navy Board of the Eastern Department.