Mr Thomas Newton is desired to proceed as soon as he conveniently can to Edenton in North Carolina to enquire after and provide proper Materials for the Rigging, fitting &c of the Galley's now Building at So Quay. and also to endeavour to procure in the lower parts of Nansemond County proper Vessels for the Transportation of Troops up the Bayー

Mr Thomas Whiting is desired to procure in Gloucester County as many Vessels as he may think Necessary to be employed in the Transportation of Troops up the Bay.ー

Mr George Webb is desired to proceed up James River to View the present state of the Rope-Walk at Warwick under the direction. of Capt Charles Thomas and to give such directions respecting the same as he may think Proper and also to endeavour to procure what Vessels he can for the Trans- portation of Troops up the Bay.

Mr Champion Travis is desired to attend in Williamsburg in Order to discharge any Business that may come before the Navy Board during the Absence of the Members this day sent on Business to different parts of the Country.ー