Present Mr [Thomas] Whiting, Mr [Champion] Travis and Mr [Edward] Archer

Ordered that the keeper of the Public Store deliver unto Capt William Skinner One Claw Hammer, one Rule, four Gimblets, one side of Pump Leather, three hundred Pump Nails one Deep Sea Line, one hand Line and six hanks of Marling for the use of the Sloop Congress. —

Ordered that William Holt deliver unto Capt William Skinner seven Barrels of Beef, sixteen Barrells of Bread, two Barrells of Flour, two Barrels of Peas, one Box of Candles, fifty Gallons of Spirits and fifteen Gallons of Vinegar for the use of the Sloop Congress. —

Ordered that Mr Thomas Archer deliver unto Capt [William] Skinner one Barrell of Tarr, seven Barrells of Pork and what Cordage he may want for the use of the Sloop Congress. —

Ordered that a Warrant Issue to Capt Edward Travis ² for Three hundred Pounds, upon Acct, to Recruit Seamen for the use of the Navy. who gave Bond for his faithfully applying the Said Money and Rendering a Just and true and Account thereof when Required. —