Pursuant to a former order, Lieutenant Samuel Towls of the Schooner Revenge in the Naval service of this State, received, and qualified to, his Commission, dated the 16th Instant.

Captain Ephraim Gilbert of the Sloop, Johns Releif, having laid before the Board his papers, which were examined, he is permitted to proceed to any part of this Commonwealth, break Bulk, and dispose of his Cargo.

Ordered that a warrant issue to Matthew Phripp for seven hundred and Ninety pounds, for the purchase money due for the Brig Liberty by agreement with the Committee of Safety.

The Board, having heretofore Ordered that a Suit should be prosecuted against Matthew Phripp, one of the Owners of the Schooner Polly, John Middleton Master on the Bond given at her clearance for Hispaniola, the said John Middleton having violated the condition thereof, by proceeding to Bermuda; at the request of Mr Phripp. who produced attested Copies of the Instructions given Captain Middleton, whereby it appears the said Captain has disobeyed his orders. It is Ordered that to relieve Mr Phripps Character from any Stigma in consequence of the said transaction, and that his reputation may not unjustly suffer by a proceeding which publick Justice has rendered necessary, the Clerk deliver him a Copy of this Entry.

Ordered, that the Commissary of Provisions, deliver to Captain Richard Taylor of the Schooner Hornet four hundred pounds of Bacon, and one Bushel of Salt for the use of the said Schooner.