Cap. [Jehiel] Tinker of the galley Crane, present, applies for directions about many things, and thereupon

Voted and Resolved, That Capt. Tinker of the galley Crane take two three-pounders at the old fort at N. London for said galley, to be delivered

him by the keeper thereof; that he receive eight swivel guns, as soon as they can be obtained; that he receive ten muskets to be delivered him by Col. [William] Williams he procured, (viz. of Jona Goodwin;) that he receive of Mr. N. Shaw junr such powder, ball and military stores as he, said Shaw, shall judge necessary; that he receive from time to time a supply of salted beef, pork, bread, flour sufficient for the support of the officers, sailors and marines on board said galley, of Cap. Jno. Deshon, who is directed to deliver the same; and that he, the said Tinker, provide all other necessary provisions for them, and take order that the same be dealt out prudently, without spoil or waste, with such fresh fish as they may take; and that he keep a just and true account of the purchase and expenditure of such provisions and the same render to his Honor the Governor at the end of two months for his consideration and further orders in the premises.

And, that the place of his general rendezvous be for the present at N. London, and to cruize from Stonington to the mouth of Connecticut River and southward as far as Montauk Point, with proper precaution and prudence.

That he, his officers and men, and all others in the sea service, be under the rules and laws of the Continental fleet as far fas] they are applicable, and until more particular or further rules can be made.²

Mr. Nathaniel Shaw junr. of N. London is appointed Agent for the Colony, for the purpose of naval supplies and for taking care of such sick seamen as may be sent on shore to his care.

Copy given, sent by Cap. [Seth] Harding.

Voted. That orders be drawn on the Treasurer in favor of Capts. McCleave and Tinker for the sum of one hundred pounds each, to be improved to purchase necessaries for the use of their crews, and to render their account thereof. And orders given on paper, delivered them, present.