[Providence] Wednesday Evening May 29th 1776
Meeting in being according to adjournment ー
Voted. That Mr Saml Shaw of Bridgwater be appointed a midshipman on Board the Largest Ship
Voted. That Mr William Jennison of Mendon be appointed first Lieutenant of Marines for one of the New ships of War fitting hear, on his Inlisting Twenty five good Men in one Month from this date, that shall pass muster by the Committee. ー
Voted. That Henry Ward Esqr get Two Hundred of the Continental Congress Invitations to the Seamen Printed on the most reasonable Termes he can immediately.
1. Journal R.I. Frigates, RIHS.