[Williamsburg] Monday the 13th day of July 1778.—Present
Mr Travis, Mr Archer, and Mr Innis.—
Ordered that the Keeper of the public store deliver to Mr Slaughter, Reubin Triplet, Jno. Pierce and Benja: Trother two handkerchiefs each on their paying for the same; and three quires of paper for the use of the ship Tempest.1—
Ordered that the Keeper of the public store deliver to Capt. Markham2 one pound of Brimstone six pounds of twine a bottle of Oil one doz. hooks, six Lines, 80 yds Bunting & two quire paper for use of ye. Page.
Ordered that Mr Holt, deliver to Capt. Markham four coil two and half inch cordage for the diligence.3