Boston 16th Decr 1776 —
Mr [John] Lambert reported that the Brigt Massachusets was graved — but had no hands —
Order'd That the Secretary go over to the Council & enquire whether a Commander is appointed for the sd Brigt
Reported — That Capt John Foster Williams was appointed — Capt [John] Ayres return'd from his Cruise & waited on the Board — bro't no material News —
Resolved That the Ship Marshall purchas'd of Mr Bruce, be call'd the Bowdoin — Capt [George] Williams Reported That he had agreed to take the Brigt Ann £750 — & her Cargo, with the Addition of 12 Boxes Candles more, to have said Vessell compleated for the Sea & furnishd with Master Mate & Hands — on the same Terms others are engag'd —
1. Mass. Arch., vol. 148, 49, 51.