[Williamsburg] Saturday the 30th day of May 1778.—
Present.
Mr Whiting Mr Travis. Mr Archer and Mr Lewis.—
Ordered that a Warrant issue to Mr George Britt1 for five hundred pounds on accompt for the purpose of furnishing necessaries, and for building the Ship Tempest.—
Mr David Larkens2 has Leave of absence from his duty on Board the Safeguard Galley for six weeks to commence from this day.—
Captain Elliot received Orders to take on Board of the Galley under his command3 as much iron as he conveniently can carry from on Board the Brigantine Northampton,4 and proceed round to Mr Holts Creek, on the Mouth of the College Landing,5 and on his arrival to wait on the board for further Orders.—
Captain Lilly received Orders to proceed with the Ship Gloucester under his command to the Chickahominy shipyard on James River, and he was informed in his Orders that Capt Elliot of the Safe Guard, was to protect and assist him in getting there.—
Captain Elliot received further Orders to protect and assist the Ship Gloster under the command of Capt. Lilly in getting round to the Chickahominy shipyard on James River.—