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In pursuance to yr Resolve, we have made Inquiry for two, such Vessels ー as you describe,2 & are of Opinion That one under the Care of Arthur Donaldson wd be fitt for an Ammunition Vessell & a Schooner belonging to Thos Hollingsworth for a Victualling boat. the former is Valued at Three hundred twenty Five pounds Capable of Carrying four hundred Barrels ー the latter at Two...
Date: 16 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
Agreeable to a resolve of your Board, we have purchased two Vessels, one of which is now fitting up for an ammunition Vessell, the other undergoing some little repair, to make her fitt for a Victualler, both will be ready in three days.
Your directions are to man and fitt them, but it might be necessary to ascertain what Number of men you judge proper, and the Wages to be allowed to the...
Date: 27 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5