Gave an Order on the Commissary to deliver Capt [John] Lambert, 1 Cord Wood, together with such Articles as are necessary for graving the Brigt Massachusets — Mr [John] Brown & Capt [George] Williams the Comittee for examining the Brigantines Freedom & Ann & Ship Marshall Reported That the Proprietors of the Brigt Freedom demanded £ 900 — Sterling for her, which they judg'd too great a price —
Reported — The Brigt Ann a very good Vessell, but 4 Years old; will carry 1200 Barrells naval Stores — has the Master & Men engag'd — & cost the Proprietors £ 750 —
Reported The Ship Marshall wants a new Foremast & much done to her, is not a Ship of Burthen for Timber, but in other Respects a very good Ship, & will answer for the Board —
Voted — That the same Committee again treat with the Proprietors of the Brigt Freedom in order to charter said Vessell — purchase her Cargo, & make Report —
Voted — That the Brig Anne be committed to Capt Williams & Colo [Jonathan] Glover to make a further Report —
Voted — That the Ship Marshall be purchas'd by the Board, provided the Owners will furnish her with a new Foremast — 2
Attest Jon Loring Austin Secy