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Sir. The Governor & Council are desirous you should go a short Cruize in the Bay in order to try the sailing of your Brig, as the Barrons Boats 2 are supposed to sail well you must proceed to Hampton, & get one of them to .go out with you, as thereby you'l be better enabled to judge how she performs. If in the course of the Cruize you meet with any of the Enemies Vessells, which you may...
Date: 21 May 1777
Volume: Volume 8
The Ballast you are in want of is on Board Capt Taylors Vessel2 and cannot be spared, you must therefore endeavour to supply the Place with Shingle Ballast or any thing that will answer the purpose. — There is no White line to be had or you should be furnished with it. — We expect and doubt not but you will make all the dispatch in your Power in getting your Vessel cleaned and coming...
Date: 11 July 1777
Volume: Volume 9