[Williamsburg] Tuesday, 12th of March, 1776.
Mr.George Mater and Lieut. Denny, are appointed to examine the several Ship Materials offered for sale by Major [Edward] Travis at Jamestown, and report to the Comm'ee whither they are good of the kind and in their opinion worth the money he asks for them.
The same Gentlemen appointed to view the Cannon furnished the County by Mr.Govan at New Kent Court House, and report to the Committee which of them are fit for use and the value thereof and their size.
1. Virginia State Papers, VIII, 118, 119.