[Williamsburg] Saturday the 10th day of January 1778.—
Mr George Stewart appointed, muster Master, pay master and purchasing commissary to the Gallies Accomack and Diligence stationed at the Eastern Shore; appeared and entered into Bond with Southy Simpson gent his security for duly expending and disbursing all sums of money as may come to his hands, purchase all such Liquors and provisions as the said Gallies may require, muster the men belonging to the said Gallies once in every month at least, pay the Officers and sailors off once in every three months, and render an exact Account or accounts of all his proceedings upon oath by virtue of the said appointment; and in consideration of the said services the Board doth agree to give him one hundred and fifty pounds per annum.—
Ordered that a Warrant issue to Mr George Stewart for one thousand pounds upon account for the purpose of furnishing necessaries for the Gallies Accomack and Diligence building at the E Shore—
DS, Vi, Navy Board Journal, 340.