Tittermary (Rope maker) is engaged to make all the Rope he can for this Board, and deliver rigging as fast as possible, until he is told to stop.

The Ships Sam and King George ² being advertised for sale this evening at the London Coffee House, they are, in the opinion of this Board, proper vessels for Fire Ships; therefore,

Resolved, That Paul Cox shall bicl for both these Ships, and purchase them for that use.

Resolved, That all Galleys, Gondolos, Batteries & Boats of every sort, shall be painted Black and Yellow, and no other Colours allowed.