The Kings pleasure was signified by Lord Dartmouth for 2. Vessels to be taken up to carry Arms, Cloathing and Military-Stores to Virginia and Quebec, And Orders were given next day accordingly.
N. B.
In consequence of the above the Maria storeship was taken up for Virginia, & the Jacob for Quebec, the first of which went out under the Convoy of the Liverpool, and the other under that of the Lizard.
The Elizabeth Storeship was afterwards taken up to carry such of the Arms &c. as the Jacob could not receive, and sailed without Convoy; soon after which 3 of the Ships going to Boston were order'd if they fell in with her to see her safely into the River St Lawrence.
