In consequence of the Resolve of yesterday concerning the purchase of Fire Ships, The prize Ship King George, was only put up for Sale and she was bought by Paul Cox for Eleven Hundred and Five pounds.

Richard Wells Junr presente,d a petition to the Council of Safety to be continued in his Boat for the purpose of Victualing the Fleet.

Resolved, That the said Wells be continued to ply to Fort Island with provisions daily together with two other Men in said Boat and be allowed Twenty-five shillings P day for himself Boat and hands.

Delivered to [Captain] Hugh Montgomery of the Effingham twelve Blankets out of the Council of Safety's Store for which he has given a receipt together with Six Blankets and Three Rugs formerly received.

Resolved, That the Masters of all Shallops belonging to this State under the direction of this Board be allowed Seven pounds Ten Shillings P Month to comemnce from next pay day and the Mate of the Sally ² be allowed Five pounds P Month.

William Richards Ordered to deliver to John Annis 5 pieces Russia Sail Cloth for a Mainsail for Sloop Industry [Thomas] Townsend, Master.

Delivered to Capt. John Hazlewood [Hazelwood], an order from the Council of Safety on Dr Wm Smith for 50 lb Salt Petre.