Andrew Craigie empowered to impress beds

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May 14, 1775.

Ordered, That the Commissary-General supply with Provisions for six days, four men of Captain Williams' Company, and three men of Captain Noble' s Company :— these men came down with Colonel Patterson, and are returning home, being dismissed.

Voted, That Capt. John Currier have one set of Beating Orders for Colonel Fry' s Regiment; and in case it should not be consented to by the Colonel, he agrees to join that Regiment which shall be thought most convenient.

Mr. Andrew Craigie, Commissary of the Medicine, Stores, &c., was directed and empowered to impress Beds, Bedding, and other necessaries for the sick, as they may be wanted, giving the owners a receipt for such articles as he may take for the purpose aforesaid.

Resolved, That it be recommended to the Committee of Supplies to engage ninety-seven barrels of Tar, in the Sloop Adventure, Samuel Foot master, just arrived at Salem from Virginia, it being apprehended that the service of the Colony requires said Tar being secured.

A Vote of the Council of War, desiring a supply of Hoes and Brooms, was recommended to the Committee of Supplies by this Committee.