[Williamsburg] Saturday the 9th day of May 1778.—
Present.
Mr Whiting and Mr Travis.—
Mr Isaac Mercer received Orders to proceed with the Boat under his command1 to Cabin point & apply to Mr James Belches for sixty Barrels of pork, and ten thousand weight of Bacon which he is to take on Board, and return as soon as possible to Mr Holts mill,2 where is to unload and acquaint the Board thereof.—
DS, Vi, Navy Board Journal, p. 393.
1. Lt. Isaac Mercer commanded the Virginia Navy armed boat Nicholson.
2. William Holt's mill was on the James River. Holt served as agent and contractor for the Virginia Navy.
