[Providence] Sepr 30. 1776
Voted That application be made to John Cole Esqr Attorney at Law that he attach William Duntons share in the Privatier Sloop, Montgomerys last Cruise, for and in behalf of the United American States. as he belonged to the Continental Fleet at the Time he went said last Cruise, and that all others that have left the service of the said ships in this Harbour, and have Inlisted on Board Privatiers, that they be served in like manner.
1. Journal R.I. Frigates, RIHS.