[Neuse River] Friday June 14th 1776
Resolved That Colo Joseph Leech, James Davis, Esquire, and Mr David Baron, be appointed to value the Cannon on Oath, imported into New Bern by Capt Elms, and send a return of said valuation to this Council that satisfaction may be made to the owner.
Resolved That the Commissioners of the Armed Brig Pensylvania Farmer at New Bern do take for the use of the said Brigg eight of the most suitable Cannon imported by Captain Elmes after the same shall have been appraised agreeable to a resolution of this Board
1. Secretary of State Papers (Provincial Conventions and Congresses/Councils 1774-1776), NCDAH.