Ordered that the Commanding officer on Board the Sloop Defiance turn over to the Brig Musquetto what Men he may have on Board more than sufficient for his intended Voiage.—

Ordered that a Warrant Issue to John Hatley Norton for Ninety eight pounds Ten shillings for Whiskey furnished Capt John Calvert for the use of the Norfolk Revenge Galley & Capt Thomas Lilly for the use of the Brig Liberty—

Lieutenant William Green of the Sloop Defiance received Orders to Proceed with his Vessel to Hoods on James River there to apply to Mr Thomas Shore for a Load of Flour & Tobacco and when loaded to return to James Town and wait on the Board for further Orders.—

Ordered that a Warrant Issue to David Cockran for Thirteen pounds fourteen shillings and four pence half penny for the use of Archibald Govan for a Cannon delivered Capt [Thomas] Lilly for the Brig Liberty

Ordered that a Warrant Issue to Matthew McVoy for the use of Capt Charles Thomas for Five hundred and eight pounds four shillings and seven pence half penny for Necessaries furnished for the Rope Walk.

Ordered that the keeper of the Public Store deliver unto Capt Edward Travis thirty Cotees, thirty under Waistcoats and ten Blanketts for the use of the Brig Raleigh—²

Capt Edward Travis is recommended to his excellency the Governor and the honble the Council as a Proper person to take the Command of the Brig Raleigh—Robert Gray is recommended to his Excellency the Governor and the honble the Council as a proper Person to be appointed Second Lieut of the Brig Raleigh.