[Williamsburg] Saturday the 14th day of March 1778.—
Mr Isaac Mercer received Orders to call on Mr Holt1 and take in some Brandy and Whiskey for the use of the Chickahominy shipyard, which he is to deliver, and then proceed to low point for a Load of Beef &c which he is to return with to the said yard, and also deliver, and then return for another of the same kind which he is to bring to Mr Holts, and wait on the Board for further Orders.—
DS, Vi, Navy Board Journal, 363.
1. William Holt.