[New York] Die Mercurii, 10 HO.A.M. Feb. 28th, 1776.
Ordered, That Mr. [Henry] White, by his agent, be permitted to supply His Majesty's ship Phoenix with 850 lb. fresh beef and some turnips, and His Majesty's ship Asia, with 1,300 pounds of fresh beef and greens, and some candles. Also one barrel of corned beef for His Excellency Govr. Tryon.
1. New York Provincial Congress, I, 327.