APA 300 Series IV: State Boats, 1782-1789.

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Extent: .70 cubic feet (2 boxes)

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Series IV. State Boat records, 1782-1789, include accounts, correspondence, payrolls and receipts for the Boat Liberty and Schooner Patriot, which were used by naval officers in the exercise of their duties. Accounts and receipts for provisions and supplies include items such as buckets, candles, canvas, clothing, cordage, cutlery, foodstuf (beef, flour, pork, potatoes, salt), guns, lanterns, lead, nails, oars, oil, paint, planks, pots and pans, rope, shovels, spirits (brandy, rum), tar, tools, turpentine, and twine. Also includes payments to tradesmen such as blacksmiths, bricklayers, carpenters, caulkers, ironworkers, and joiners, for repairs to and maintenance of the state boats. Payrolls include date, name, station, days and months of service, and pay.

The Boat Liberty was commanded by Lieutenant Micheal James, and Commodore James Barron mastered the Schooner Patriot and also served as paymaster and victualer for both ships. During its session begun in October 1788, the General Assembly directed that the boats be sold.

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