Williamsburg Sepr 2d 1776
Sir
The Cordage mention'd in your [sic our] Letter to you of August 13th is for the Gentleman who delivers this, Capt [Francis] Bright of the Brigg Northampton; you are desir'd to furnish him with it as soon as possible and assist him in procuring a Vessel to bring it down; Shou'd he want any other Articles not mention'd in the former Memorandum, you are to supply and am for the Board, Your very Hble Servant
Thomas Whiting 1st Commr
To Capt Charles Thomas manager of the Ropewalk Warwick2
1. Navy Board Letter Book, VSL.
2. Ibid., this date the Board also ordered Andrew Lush of Cabbin Point to supply Captain Bright with blocks needed for the Northampton.
