Present. 

Mr Hutchings, Mr Travis, Mr Archer, and Mr Lewis.— 

Ordered that a Warrant issue to Mr John Lewis for the use of Fielding Lewis esquire for one thousand five hundred pounds upon account for the purpose of furnishing necessaries for the use of the ship Dragon.—

Captain James Barron received orders to proceed with his Boat¹ to Cape Charles as a look out if he has provision for this expedition, but if he has not then he is to come round to Queens Creek, and take in such as may serve. But if in consequence of orders given some time ago to Capt Rich^d Barron he shou'd have come away from Hampton, then he is to apply to Cap. Allen or the commanding Officer of the fort² for the rigging sails &c which belong to the Brig^a. Liberty,³ and bring them to the College Landing.— 

Ordered that Captain Elliot,⁴ deliver up his Pilot to Lieutenant James for the use of the Brigantine Northampton.—

Captain Richard Barron received orders if he has not left Hampton to take on Board his Boat the Rigging, sails, &c, belonging to the Brigantine Liberty and proceed up to the College Landing that Cap^t. James Barron may the sooner comply with his Orders.—

Captains Taylor, Callender and Bright,⁷ recieved Orders to proceed to Cape Charles on the eastern shore for the purpose of taking a survey of every channel and harbour there, which they are to report in writing to the Board.—