Sir 

Congress having directed the Board to superintend the Transportion of Provisions from the Southward & there being a Number of Gallies belonging to the States of Maryland & Virginia in the Chesapeak I am directed to apply to you & the Hon: Council to know whether there are any Men left of those by whom the Gallies in the Delaware were mann'd the last Campaign. If there are what are their Numbers fit for Service & whether the State will transfer them into the Continental Service for the Purpose of navigating the Gallies in the Chesapeak. These Gallies are officered but weakly manned & are now much wanted to protect the Craft in bringing Provisions up the Bay for which Service they are immediately & pressingly wanted. Your speedy Answer will be very acceptable. I have the Honour to be with great Respect [&c.]