[Williamsburg] Tuesday the 6th day of August 1776
Ordered that the Schooner now lying in Rappahanock River whereof Richard Taylor is Captain be called and known by the name of the Hornetー
It is agreed by this Board that the Contractors of the different Districts for purchasing provisions, Ship materials naval Stores and all other Necessaries which they may by this Board be Acting to purchase for the use of the Navy are not to be Liable or Answerable for any Accidents that may proceed from Fire, Robberies, the Enemy or the Loss of Cattle Dying with the Distemper.ー
Ordered that Colo William Aylett keeper of the Public Store deliver unto Capt Thomas Lilly one Bolt of Oznabrig, two pieces of Duck and twelve pounds of Twine for the use of the Brig Libertyー
Ordered that Colo William Finnie deliver unto Capt Thomas Lilly thirty five Shirts for the use of the Seamen on Board the Brig Libertyー
Ordered that a Warrant Issue to Miles Taylor for Twenty one pounds thirteen shillings and six pence for Scabbards, Swords and other Articles furnished Capt [George] Muter for the use of the Hero Gallieー
Ordered that the petition of the Marines from on Board the Henry Gallie against Capt [Robert] Tomkins be refered to a future day for a hearing thereofー
Ordered that Colo William Finnie deliver unto Capt [Richard] Taylor four Bolts of Canvas No 3 for the use of the Schooner Hornetー