[Williamsburg] Friday the 1st day of May 1778.—
Present.
Mr Whiting Mr Travis and Mr Lewis.—
Ordered that the Keeper of the public store, deliver to Mr Jno. Dames ten quires of Cartridge paper for the use of the Hero Galley.—
Mr Jno Dames received Orders to call on Mr Holt and take on Board of his schooner1 such provisions for the Norfolk Revenge and Hero Gallies2 as he has orders for, which he is to proceed with and deliver respectively. He is to give all the Assistance in his power to the Norfolk Revenge Galley; then he is to apply to Cap Barret for such of his hands as he may have occasion for, to aid him in the Lading of his Vessell, which he is to do as soon as possible and return to the yard, and unlade.—
Ordered that the Keeper of the public Store deliver to Mr Jno. Dames thirty yards of Oznabrigs or sheeting and two pounds of twine for the use of the Schooner Peace and Plenty.—
Ordered that a Warrant issue to Mr. Jno. Dames for fifteen pounds upon account for the purpose of furnishing necessaries for the use of the schooner Peace and Plenty.—
Ordered that the Keeper of the public store, deliver to Mr Jno. Taylor four Bolts of thin Canvas for the use of the ship Tartar.—3
Ordered that Captain Eliezer Callender,4 deliver to Mr Jno. Taylor ten pounds of sewing twine for the use of the Ship Tartar.—
Ordered that Mr William Holt deliver to Mr David Anderson two coil of three and half inch Rope for the use of the Ship Dragon.—
Ordered that Mr William Holt, deliver to Captain James Maxwell seven Bolts of Duck for the Use of the Boat building at the Chickahominy shipyard.—
Ordered that the Keeper of the public store, deliver to Captain James Maxwell seven pounds of twine, one dozen sail needles, and four palm irons for the use of the Boat building at Chickahominy shipyard.