[Williamsburg] Thursday 24th October 1776.ー
Capt Edward Travis received Orders to take Command of the Brig Raleigh provided Capt James Cocke the present Commander is willing to resign the Command of the said Brigー
Pursuant to a Resolution of Convention Ordered that Thomas Lilly of the Brig Liberty Enlist any four of the Seamen that were lately taken Prisoners on Board the Ship Oxford provided they are willing to Engage in the Serviceー
Capt John Harris received Orders to take the Command of the Brig Musquetto, now lying at Warwick and at present Commanded by Capt Isaac Younghusband, together with her Stores and all other things belonging to her and proceed with the said Vessel down to James Town as soon as possibleー
Ordered that a Warrant Issue to Doctor William Johnston for Five pounds seven shillings and three pence for Medicine and Attendance on the Sailors belonging to the Sloop Defiance.ー
Ordered that a warrant Issue to Capt William Mitchell for Four hundred and eighty six pounds eleven shillings and ten pence for Pay of his Company of Marines from the fifteenth day of July last to the fifteenth Instant as p Account this day settledー