Thomas Wickham, having the care of Gardner's island, which is much exposed to having the stock taken off by armed vessels for the use of the King's troops at Boston, or elsewhere, and the said island being in a defenceless state, desires the advice of this board, whether he be permitted to take pay for said stock, in case it is not in his power to prevent their taking the same.

After some time spent in consideration thereof, it was deferred for further consideration.