[Williamsburg] Monday the 2nd day of February 1778.—
Ordered that a Warrant issue to Captain James Markham for one hundred and eighty pounds upon Account, for the purpose of recruiting Men for the naval department who gave Bond and security for faithfully applying the said money, rendering a true and just accot. thereof, and returning any surplus that may remain in his hands by virtue hereof.—
Ordered that a Warrant issue to Captain Celey Saunders for three hundred pounds upon Account for the purpose of recruiting men for the naval Service, who gave Bond and security for faithfully applying the said money, rendering a true and just accot. and returning any Surplus that may remain in his hands by virtue hereof.—
Ordered that a Warrant issue to Capt. James Markham for fifty pounds upon accot for the purpose of furnishing necessaries for the use of the Page Galley.—
Ordered that a Warrant issue to Captain Celey Saunders for fifty pounds upon account for the purpose of furnishing necessaries for the use of the Lewis Galley.—
Ordered that the Keeper of the public Magazine, deliver to Captain James Markham six muskets, and twenty six Cartouch Boxes for the use of the Page Galley.—