[Williamsburg] Monday 11th March, 1776.

Ordered it bee left to Mr. Thomas Archer to proceed to direct his vessel under the command of Capt. Howe to proceed on her voyage at such time as he may think most prudent, and that he be at liberty to purchase 6 good musquets or smooth bore guns for the use of the seamen on board, w'ch will be paid for on his certificate, and that he be furnished with 4 lbs. powder, and if necessary with 3 or 4 barrels of Pork.