In Council [Watertown] Sept 26th 1776
Ordered ー That the Hon'ble William Seaver Esq. be appointed to provide the armed Vessel commanded by Simeon Sampson with Such Stores and other Articles as may be necessary to equip Said Vessel for the Sea and the Commissary is hereby directed to supply said Vessell out of the Public Store with Such things as by said Mr Seaver shall be required of him.
John Avery Dpy Secy
1. Mass. Arch., vol. 165, 285.