[Annapolis, Md.] Thursday 28 May 1778.
Commissions of Lre of Marque & Reprisal issued to William Skillirn Master of the Schooner called the Willey & Minta mounting four Carriage Guns navigated with 7 Men belonging to Vanbibber1 & others of Baltimore also to William Yardsley Master of the Schooner called the Johnson mounting five swivels and six Muskets navigated with eight Men belonging to Daniel Bowley and others of Baltimore
D, MdAA, Governor and Council (Proceedings), 3842, S107123, p. 226.
1. Either Abraham or his brother Isaac Van Bibber, both of whom were Baltimore merchants.