D, M-Ar, Mass. Archives Collection, vol. 149 (Board of War Minutes, 1777–1778), pp. 392–95. On 29 June the Board “Order’d, That Mr Benja Thompson deliver Mr Wm Thompson for the use of the Brigt Tyranicide . . 17lb Pistol Ball—.” M-Ar, vol. 149 (Board of War Minutes, 1777–1778), p. 392.