Voted, That Cap.[Jehiel] Tinker of the Crane galley be impowered to receive so much the stores of pork, beef and peas, and any other provisions, lying at Saybrook in the care of Cap. Dickinson,² belonging to this Colony, taken out of the brig Minerva, as he shall need for the use of said galley, and all the bread, and 1 bb. rum; and Cap. E. [Ephraim] Bill is directed to order and see the same delivered accordingly, taking his receipt therefor and the same transmit to his Honor the Governor.

Voted, That said Cap. Tinker may receive two of the nine pounders of the continental cannon at N. London, for the use of his galley; and Mr. [Nathaniel] Shaw [Jr.] is directed to deliver the same accordingly.

And Calvin Ely is appointed Master of said row-galley, and Elias Lay Second Lieutenant.

That a drummer and fifer be allowed the same wages as in the land service.

That Cap. Tinker purchase and provide a drum for the use of said galley, to be by him kept and secured for the use of the Colony. And copies of the above given him.