Capt Charles Thomas this day received Orders for having such Cordage prepared as soon as Possible for the four eighty one feet Gallies that are now Building for the use of this Commonwealth together with proper Cables and Towlines for the same ー Also Two hundred and twenty Fathom of Cable laid Rope three and a half Inches for the flat Bottom Boats which are Building for the Transportation of Troops. ー

Ordered that Capt Charles Thomas be empowered to Build such Houses as he may think Necessary for the greater Convenience of Carrying on the Business of the Rope-Walk and that the same be done as soon as possible. ー