[Charleston] Tuesday 15th October 1776.
The Board met according to Adjournment
Present: Edward Blake Esq: First Commissioner
Geo: Abbott Hall, Josiah Smith Thos. Savage Thomas Corbett
George Smith Esquires
Read the Minutes of the last Meeting
Ordered, That the following Advertisement be inserted in the Gazette & that three Hundred Handbills be struck off & dispersed in the Country
The Commissioners of the Navy are in want of a quantity of Salted beef and Pork in barrels. Any persons inclined to furnish them therewith are desired to send proposals in writing to the subscriber, mentioning the quantity of salt required for each barrel of Beef and Pork, (which the Commissioners will supply the contractors with upon their entering into contract with them,) and the price they will deliver the Beef and Pork at in Charlestown, the same being properly cured and packed in tight barrels, weighing two hundred pounds neat weight. They are also in want of a quantity of Ship Bread and Flour, for which they will give the market price, or enter into contract with any person inclined to supply them.
Edward Blake, First Commissioner.
Returns were received from the officers of the Brigantine Comet and the Brigantine Defence.
Orders were given to Captain Edward Allen to get his Water, Provisions, and other necessaries on board, ready to proceed to sea as soon as possible, and to report when he is ready.
Orders were given to Captain Thomas Pickering to apply to the Commissary to furnish him with such Sails as are wanting for the Brigantine Defence, and other Necessaries to get her ready for Sea.
Alexander Horn the Public Boat keeper was ordered to attend the next Meeting.