The Governor having informed the Board that he thought it of the highest importance that a proper Fortification be provided without delay for protecting against a Superior Fleet of our Enemy, any Ships of War as well as Merchantmen belonging to our Allies² that may have occasion to come to this State & that he wished to have their Advice on the Matter—The Board after Mature deliberation are of Opinion that such an Asylum ought to be provided immediately; & do advise his Excellency to direct M^r Loyauté the Inspector General³ & M^r Fournier⁴ the assistant Ingineer to examine the several Advantages attending York Town which is supposed to be preferable to any other place in the Country, noting at the Same time the Disadvantages of that Place, if any, and what alterations ought to be made in the Works there in case it should be approved of. And his Excellency gave Directions accordingly.