Present. 

Mr Hutchings, Mr Archer and Mr Lewis.—

Ordered that a Warrant issue to Mr James Davis for the use of Cap^t. Christopher Calvert for Two hundred pounds upon acco^t. for the purpose of furnishing necessaries for the use of the south Quay shipyard.— 

Ordered that the Keeper of the public store, deliver to Mr James Davis one thousand six penny nails two thousand eight penny ditto, and two thous^d. twenty penny d^o. for the use of the ship at South Quay. — 

Ordered that Joseph Davis foreman, and Jn^o. Rochel master Joiner at the south Quay shipyard in lieu of their former pay, be allowed ten shillings each day, and that the other carpenters & Joiners who are now at six shillings, be allowed eight shillings ⅌ day, commence^g: from this day.— 

Ordered that a Warrant issue to Captain George Elliot for seventy five pounds upon account for the purpose of furnishing necessaries for the Use of the Safe Guard Galley. —

Captain George Elliot received Orders to proceed with the Galley under his Command to the head of Elk, and deliver his Load to Colo: Hollingsworth,¹ taking a receipt for the same, and to return as soon as possible to Queens Creek, and on his arrival there to wait on the Board for further Orders. —

Ordered that Mr Steele² have leave to be absent from his duty in the Navy till the twenty fifth day of May next. —

Ordered that a Warrant issue to Captain Charles Thomas for One thousand five hundred pounds upon account for the purpose of purchasing hemp, and furnishing necessaries for the use of the public rope Walk at Warwick.— 

Ordered that Joseph Martin, and Benjamin Hoare, sailors in the Navy being infirm, are discharged from the service.—