Williamsburg Novr 13. 1776
Sir
Yours p Mr Webb we have receiv'd and agreeable to your request given him a Warrant on the Treasury for £ 300. the present allowance of Provisions to your Carpenters is undoubtedly sufficient and their want of fire places you must supply on the cheapest Terms or in the best manner you can. By order of the Navy Board [&c.]
Thomas Whiting 1st Comr
To Capt Chpr Calvert So. Quay
1. Navy Board Letter Book, VSL.