Ordered that the keeper of the Public Magazine deliver unto Capt Muter four hundred Pounds Gunpowder for the use of the Hero Galley. ー

Capt George Muter of the Hero Galley received Orders to repair with his Vessel to Portsmouth and there have her Cleaned; from thence to Proceed with his Galley to Hampton and inform the Board as soon as he arrives. ー

Merriman Payne is recommended to his Excellency the Governor and the honble the Council.as a proper Person to be appointed second Lieut of the Safeguard Galley ー

Ordered that a Warrant Issue to Capt George Elliott for One hundred and eighty pounds, upon Account, for the Purpose of Recruiting Seamen for the use of the Navy ー Who gave Bond for his faithfully Accounting for the same when required. ー ²

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning Ten of the Clock