[Williamsburg] Wednesday the 7th day of January 1778.—
Ordered that the Keeper of the public Magazine, deliver to Mr Isaac Mercer one hundred weight of Gunpowder, six Quires of Cannon cartridge Paper and three quires of musket ditto for the use of the Norfolk Revenge Galley.—
Ordered that a Warrant issue to Captain John Barret for one hundred pounds upon account for the purpose of furnishing necessaries for the use of the Hero Galley.—
Ordered that Mr William Holt deliver to Mr Richard C. Graves a quantity of salt from the forge not exceeding fifty Bushels for the Purpose of Barrelling Pork for the use of the Navy.—
Ordered that Mr James Davis make the necessary Repairs wanting to the Vessells Molly and Virginia employed in Trade for this Commonwealth.—
DS, Vi, Navy Board Journal, 337-38.