Capt Paul Reed of Boothbay waited on the Board & offer'd them the Brigantine Rosanna (lying at Boothbay aforesaid) burthen about 170 Tons, 2 Year old for £900 — Sterling — Thereupon
Voted that the said Brigt be engaged by the Board to proceed with a Cargo of Lumber to the West Indies; provided Capt Reed will go Master of said Vessell, load her & provide a Crew —
Voted That Mr [Ellis] Gray be the Committee to contract with Capt Reed for his Brigt, & when purchas'd give him Directions how to load her, & prepare his sailing Orders —
A Number of the Crew belonging to Capt [Daniel] Sout[h]ers Brigt 2 apply'g for a Dismission, they were referr'd to the Agent of this State for an Answer
Adjoum'd till 4 oClock PM
Attest Jon Loring Austin Secy
Boston 6th Decr 1776 PM
Mr Gray the Committee to treat wth. Capt Reed Reported that he had purchased the Brigt Rosanna of Capt Reed for £1200 — Lawfull Money received a Bill of Sale 3 & engaged him to go in the Vessell — that he had also drawn up his Instructions how to load said Vessell — together with his sailing Orders, wch were read & Accepted — & filed accordingly
Voted That said Brigt be called the Warren
