[Annapolis, Md.] Friday 1 May 1778
Ordered that Mr. Crysall1 deliver to Captain Massey of the Defences Tender2 Thirty pounds Tallow & some Terpentine . . . Commission of Letter of Marque and Reprisal issued to Alexander Murray Master of the Brig Saratoga mounting 12 Carriage Guns and 8 Swivels navigated by 20 Men belonging to Samuel & Robert Purviance and others of Baltimore and Dated 20th. October 1777 also to David Porter master of the Sloop Delight mounting 6 Carriage Guns & 6 Carbins navigated by 8 Men belonging to Hugh Young and others of Baltimore
D, MdAA, Governor and Council Proceedings, 3842, S1071-23, p. 205
1. That is, Maryland Navy Commissary John Crisall.
2. That is, tender Amelia, Capt. Henry Massey, commander.
