[Annapolis, Md.] Saturday 13th. June 1778
Ordered That Mr. Crysall1 deliver to Captain Matthews,2 2 barrels of Beef one Barrel of Pork, one Barrell of Beans, one Barrel of flour one Barrel of Whiskey and four Barrels of Bread for the Galley Independence—
D, MdAA, Governor and Council, Proceedings, Liber CB, 1777-1779, S1071-23 (MdHR 3842), p. 235.
1. State Agent John Crisall.
2. Capt. Bennett Matthews, commander of Maryland Navy galley Independence.