The Council of Safety purchased of Major [William] Horsey The Schooner Friendship with her riging, sail and Tackle, agreeable to Inventory lodged for one thousand Pounds Common Currency. Major Horsey agrees to deliver said vessel fit for Sea at Baltimore Town. The Council of Safety agreeing to insure from Capture on her way up the Bay. Mr. Horsey impowered to purchase twenty Hogsheads of Tobo not exceeding twenty shillings pr Ct & one hundred Barrels of Flour at Baltimore Prices. The Vessel is not to be detained for the Tobacco, or Flour. Flour to be inspected at Baltimore, if thought necessary by the Council of safety to be ready to take in her cargo within twelve days.

Ordered That said Treasurer pay to Majr William Horsey three hundred Pounds, for above purchase.