Williamsburg Sepr 6th 1776
[Extract]
... you are to provide for the Vessels both Salt and fresh provisions. laying in a sufficient Stock that they may not be delayed for the want of those necessary Articles; before this We hope you have received the Tar, Pitch and Turpentine from Mr Cooper, Mr Hawkins will contract with you for 40000 lbs Bacon at 7d pr lb to be deliver'd after the 25th March and before 25th June next. we approve of the price and desire. you'll enter into contract.
1. Navy Board Letter Book, VSL.
