and wanted for the Forts and works of defence built on his land at said Groton, and to move them to proceed to the place, and attend on said business, according to the agreement made this day between said parties, and to lay the matters before said appraisers, and appear in behalf of, and represent the Colony in said appraisement; that they apply to the Colonel of the Regiment at New-London, and the Engineers, for their advice and directions as to the quantity of land wanted for the use of said Fort and its necessary accommodations, which is to be the quantity appraised and purchased; and said Committee are to take a good authentick deed, well executed, of the same, to the Governour and Company; giving their receipts therefor, and engaging said Chester an order of said Governour and Committee of Safety for the sum of which the same shall be appraised, deducting £10 which he has already received; and make report of their doings to this Board.

Captain Tinker, of the Row-Galley Crane, present, applies for directions about many things; and thereupon

Voted and Resolved, That Captain Tinker, of the Galley Crane, take two three-pounders at the old Fort at New-London for said Galley, to be delivered him by the keeper thereof: that he receive eight Swivel Guns as soon as they can be obtained: that he receive ten Muskets, to be delivered him by Colonel Williams, which he procured of Jonathan Goodwin: that he receive of Mr. N. Shaw, Junior, such Powder, Ball, and Military Stores as he, said Shaw, shall judge necessary; that he receive, from time to time, a supply of salted Beef, Pork, Bread, Flour, sufficient for the support of the Officers, Sailors, and Marines, on board said Galley, of Captain John Deshon, who is directed to deliver the same; and that the said Tinker provide all other necessary provision for them, and take order that the same be dealt out prudently, without spoil or waste, with such fresh Fish as they may take; and that he keep a just and true account of the purchase and expenditure of such Provision?, and the same render to his Honour the Governour, at the end of two months, for his consideration and further orders in the premises; and that the place of his general rendezvous be for the present at New-London, and to cruise from Stonington to the mouth of Connecticut River, and southward as far as Montauk-Point, with proper precaution and prudence; that he, his Officers and Men, and all others in the sea service, be under the rules and laws of the Continental Fleet, as far as they are applicable, and until more particular or further rules can be made.

Captain Mc Cleave, of the Galley Whiting, also applies for directions, &c.; and

Voted and Resolved, That Captain McCleave may receive of Captain John Deshon such supplies of salted Beef, Pork, Bread, and Flour, sufficient for the support of the Officers, Sailors, and Men, on board his Galley, who is directed to deliver the same; and that said McCleave provide all other necessary Provisions for them, and take care that the same be dealt out prudently, without spoil or waste, with such fresh Fish as they may take; and that he keep a just and true account of the purchases and expenditures of such Provisions, and the same render to his Honour the Governour, at the end of two months, for his consideration and further orders in the premises: that he receive necessary Powder, Ball, and Military stores, of Mr. N. Shaw, Junior, at his (said Shaw's) discretion; and that he shall receive eight Swivels, as soon as they can be obtained: that he may receive five Muskets of Captain Mott, or the proper officer of his late Company; he having reported that he had a surplus in his hands, having received fifteen before: that he rendezvoas for the present at New-London; and to cruise from Stonington to New-Haven, and southward as far as Montauk-Point, with proper prudence and caution: that lie, his Officers and Men, and all others in the sea service, be under the rules and laws of the Continental Fleet, as far as they are applicable, and until more particular or further rules can be made.

Voted, That an Order be drawn on the Committee of Pay-Table, in favour of Capt. Robert Niles, of the Schooner Spy, for the sum of £477 6s. 9d., the balance of said Schooner's accounts to the 8th June, (he having received £400,) and also for £200 more for the use of said Schooner from that time forward; and to render his account.

Mr. Nathaniel Shaw, Junior, of New-London, is appointed Agent for the Colony, for the purpose of Naval Supplies, and for taking of such sick seamen as may be sent on shore to his care. (Copy given, sent by Captain Harding.)

Voted, That Letters be sent to the Purchasers of Pork, by order of Assembly, as soon as possible; inform the Governour of what they have obtained, at what price, and where stored; and wrote accordingly.

Ordered, That Colonel Jabez Huntington send what Cannon-Powder he has received, per Colonels Elderkin and Wales, to Mr. Shaw, taking his receipt.

Voted, That Orders be drawn on the Treasurer, in favour of Captains McCleave and Tinker, for the sum of £100 each, to be improved to purchase necessaries for the use of their Crews, and to render their accounts thereof; and order given on paper, delivered them, present.

Adjourned till to-morrow morning.

Thursday July 11, 1776.

Met according to adjournment.

Present: His Honour the Governour, Eliphalet Dyar, Jabez Huntington, William Williams, Richard Law, Titus Hosmer, Jedediah Elderkin, Benjamin Huntington, Nathaniel Wales, and William Hillhouse, Esquires.

Voted, That twenty-five Arms, Bayonets, &c., which had been fixed up by Mr. David Trumbull, of Lebanon, of barrels brought from Crown-Point, &c., now in the hands of John Leffingwell, be delivered to Captain Joshua Huntington, for the use of his Company, to be returned for the use of the Colony. (Order given, and delivered Colonel Huntington.)

On recommendation of the Captains, appointed William Latham, Junior, Captain-Lieutenant of Captain Ledyard's Company of Artillery or Matrosses; Jonathan Leeds to be Lieutenant of ditto; Arenas Sheffield to be Second Lieutenant of ditto: commissioned. And for Captain Saltonstall's Company, Nathaniel Coit, Jun., to be Captain-Lieutenant; Daniel Starr, Lieutenant; Samuel Champlain Jun., Second Lieutenant: commissions given.

Captain Coit came in moving for an appointment.

Congress Declaration of Independency received in a letter from Colonel Trumbull to me.

Colonel Oliver Wolcott having lately returned home from the Continental Congress, by reason of ill health; and it being the opinion of this Board, that it is of importance that the Colony should have a full representation at Congress, and that it is also the opinion of the Assembly, that their full number of Delegates should be present, &c., and by a letter from Colonel Wolcott, expressing also his desire that another member should attend, &c.; this Board, having at turns discoursed on the subject, at several days and times, do conclude, that William Williams, Esq., do, as soon as may be, repair to and attend said Congress, as one of the Delegates appointed by the General Assembly—Mr. Hosmer and he having discoursed, and partly agreed, on which should attend, &c.

The matter of appointing Officers for the Colony Ship, building at Saybrook, taken up and discoursed of largely, and of persons for the Officers. Question was put, whether we will at this time proceed to appoint a Captain and two Lieutenants for said Ship? And resolved in the affirmative. And on further consideration, and the question being put, William Coit is appointed Captain of said Ship, Timothy Parker appointed First Lieutenant of ditto, and David Hawley appointed Second Lieutenant of ditto.

Voted, That the date of the above Officers' Commissions be referred to the further consideration of this Board, and their Pay to commence from the date of the same. That Letters be written, informing said Hawley of his appointment; the others being near, &c. Captain Coit (in town) was called in, and the Governour gave him orders, instructions, and admonitions as to his conduct, &c.

Adjourned till to-morrow morning.

Friday, July 12, 1776.

Met according to adjournment.

Present: His Honour the Governour, Eliphalet Dyar, Jabez Huntington, William Williams, Richard Law, Titus