Boston 3d Feby 1777
Order'd That the Comee of Sequestration deliver Capt Palmer 2 some Herbs now in the Store of Doct Gardner — for the use of the Continental Ship Boston —
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Capt [George] Williams reported —
That he had agreed to take Mr. Wm Dennies Ship & her Cargo of Mahogany Logwood &c now lying at Portsmo on the Terms he offer'd them to the Board — see proposals — had also agreed with Capt John C[l]arke to go Master of her & to give him the same Wages &c given Capt [Nicholas] Bartlett viz £10 — P mo £50 — in full Commissions primage &c ¾ P day while in port — Wages to be paid till return home if not taken — if the Ship is sold to be found a passage home —
Capt Williams reported That he had contracted with Jacob Boardman of Newbury Port for his Brig & Cargo to allow him 8/ P Ton P Month & insure her Value against all Risques, said Vessell to be appraised by three Men, Capt Wm Wyer on Accot of the Board Cargo 65 m Boards a 48 /. Shingles 12 /. Shooks 5 / & 6/. 20 hhds Cod & Seale Fish 27 / a 25/. 10 Tr's Salmon a £4 — Hoops £7 — & all her Stores see Contract on File for Vessl
1. Mass. Arch., vol. 148, 143—46.
2. Marine Captain Richard Palmes.