[Boston] Novr. 18. 1777:
Voted That an order be drawn on the Honble. General Warren desiring him to deliver to Mr. Barret Eleven pieces of duck and other materials for making a hundred hammochs.—
Voted That application be made to the Honble. Council of the State of Massachusetts bay that they would permit Capt. McNeil to inlist as many Foreign Prisoners now on board the Guard ships as are willing to Enter into the Service and such a number of the British Seamen as he, shall think proper.—
Voted That a letter be wrote to the HonbIe: Marine Comtee. Informing them of the receipt of their favour of 26 Ulto. with the Several Resolves of Congress and two warrants on the Loan offices in this State and the State of Rhode Island and to desire their Advice and directions concerning Sundry matters.—
Voted That an order be drawn on the Honble. General Warren desiring him to deliver the Honble. Thomas Cushing Esqr. such quantity of Cordage and Sail Cloth as he may require for the purpose of Rigging and Sails for the Continental Ship now building at Salisbury1
D, DLC, Papers of the Continental Navy Board of the Eastern Department.
1. Continental Navy frigate Alliance.