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"The Committee of Safety appointed by the Assembly of Penn- sylvania, do, therefore, request the Committees of the City and Lib- erties of Philadelphia, and of the several Counties in this Province, to make a Return to the Committee of Safety at Philadelphia, of all the Officers of the Military Association, in order that Commis- sions may be made out for them, agreeable to the above Resolves of the Continental Congress.
" And the several Committees are farther requested to make a Re- turn to the Committee of Safety, of the Number of the Associators, and also of the Non Associators within thier respective Districts.
"Signed by order of the Committee.
" (Signed) B. FRANKLIN, President."
. July 29th .- At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety.
PRESENT :
Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Roberdeau,
Samuel Morris, jun.,
John Cadwalader,
Andrew Allen, Robert White,
Thomas Wharton, jun., Owen Biddle,
The Gentlemen of this Committee, who went to View the River with some of the Committee of Gloucester County, Report :
That the Committee of said County were entirely satisfied with the propriety of fixing the frames opposite the upper end of Hog Island, in preference to Billingsport.
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July 31st .- At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety. PRESENT :
Benjamin Franklin,
Andrew Allen,
Samuel Morris, jun.,
Robert White,
Thomas Wharton, jun.,
Owen Biddle.
Robert Morris,
Mr. William Bigland waited on the Board with a Draught of a Rowing Wheel which he proposed to have fixed to the Provin- cial Row-Boats.
Colo. Roberdear is desired to return him the thanks of this board for his Communication.
Messrs. Robert Morris, Robert White & Thomas Wharton, jun'r., are desired to borrow of the Wardens of the Port such a Sum of Money as the Wardens can lend them for the use of this Committee, and the Board will give them sufficient security for the repayment of it.
The form of a Commission for the Officers of the Military Asso- ciation was produced and approved, being as follows:
"In Committee of Safety.
"To
"The Honorable Continental Congress, having recommended in their Resolves of the 18th July, 1775, That in the recess of the pro- vincial Assemblies or Conventions, the Officers of the Military Association for the defence of American Liberty, should receive their Commissions from the respective Committees of Safety ap- pointed by said Assemblies or Conventions, in pursuance thereof .- We, reposing especial trust and confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, do by these presents constitute and appoint you to be of the
Battalion
in the County of
associated for the Defence of the
liberties of America, and for repelling every Hostile invasion there- of. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of by doing and perform- ing all manner of things thereunto belonging, and we do earnestly recommend to all Officers and Soldiers under your Command to be obedient to your Orders as
And you are to observe and follow such orders and directions as you shall receive from the Assembly or Procincial Convention, during their Sessions, or from this or a future Committee of Safety for this Province, or any other your Superior Officers, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, in pursuance of the trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in Force untill revoked by the Assembly or Provincial Convention or by this or any succeding Committee of Safety.
"By order of the Committee."
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Mr. Hulings sent a Model of a boat, which was approved of, and Capt. White is desired to return the thanks of this Board to Mr. . Hulings for the same.
August 1st .- At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety.
PRESENT :
Benjamin Franklin,
Benjamin Bartholomew,
Owen Biddle,
Samuel Morris. jun'r.,
Robert White,
Robert Morris.
Thomas Warton,
Andrew Allen,
Richard Reiley,
John Cadwalader.
The Committee appointed yesterday, to borrow a sum of Money from the Wardens of the Port, Report, That Mr. Peter Reeve, Treasurer to the Wardens, will lend this Committee the sum of three thousand five hundred pounds.
Resolved, That the Members present sign a Promisary Note, payable on demand, to the said Peter Reeve, for the said sum of Three Thousand and five hundred pounds, borrowed of him, which Note was signed accordingly.
Resolved, That the Colonels of the different Battalions in this City be requested to order a Night Guard over the Powder in the New Goal, and a Guard on Sundays, at the same place.
Resolved, That Cap't., Nichalos Biddle be appointed to the Command of the Boat called the Franklin, now building by Eman- uel Eyres. And that Cap't. John Hammilton be appointed to the command of the Boat called the Congress, now building by Eman'l Eyres. And that Cap't. Dougherty, now Commander of the Boat Experiment, be removed to the Boat called the Washington, now building by Mr. John Wharton.
And that Allen Moore, Lieut. of the Boat Experiment, be ap- pointed Commander of the said Boat.
August 2nd .- At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety.
PRESENT :
Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Wharton, jun'r.,
Owen Biddle,
Robert Morris,
Benjamin Bartholomew, Daniel Roberdeau,
Francis Johnston, John Cadwalader,
Richard Reiley,
Robert White,
Samuel Morris, jun'r., George Gray.
Mr. Robert Morris Reports : That he has receiv'd three thousand and five hundred pounds from Mr. Peter Reeve, Treasurer to the
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Wardens of the Port, for which he has given a Receipt to the Board.
Mr. George Taylor attended this Board, and offers to make and deliver Cannon Ball at the rate of twenty pounds per ton.
Mr. Biddle is desired to acquaint Mr. Taylor that this Board will inform themselves of the price that Ball may be had at, but think the Price he mentions is too high.
Colo Roberdeau will speak to Mr. David Potts, respecting the Price that Cannon Ball may be made and delivered at.
August 3rd-At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety.
PRESENT :
ROBERT MORRIS, President for the Day.
Daniel Roberdeau,
Benjamin Bartholomew,
Anthony Wayne,
George Gray,
Francis Johnston,
Andrew Allen,
John Cadwalader,
Thomas Wharton, jun'r.,
Robert White,
Owen Biddle,
Richard Reiley,
Samuel Morris, jun'r.
Resolved, That Colo. Roberdeau & Mr. Owen Biddle purchase twenty-eight Tons of Cannon Ball of the following sizes :
32 Pounders, 70.
24 Pdrs.
18 Pdrs.
On Motion of Colo. Wayne, That any Member who may have any thing to Offer to this Board, should address the Chair; which mo- tion was agreed to, and ordered to be minuted.
Major Bayard & Major Johnston delivered, in a Memorial from a Number of the Committee of the City, Liberties & County ot Phila- delp'a, and the Body of Officers of the several Battalions in the said City Liberties and County. And on Debate, it is agreed that the objects recommended in said Memorial do come properly under the Notice of this Board, and will be taken into consideration.
Upon Motion,
Resolved, That Doct'r Franklin, Andrew Allen, Colo. Cadwala- der, Colo. Wayne, Colo. Ross, Colo. Roberdeau, & Major Johnston, be a Committee to prepare a Draught of Rules & Regulations for the good Government of the Associators of this Province ; and the said Committee are desired to form a draught of a Recommenda- tion from this Board, to such Persons as have not associated, and who come within the description of the Resolves of the Congress of the 18th July, to join the Associators without further loss of time.
Upon application of Mr. Robert Erwin for 6 lbs. Gun Powder
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for the use of the Hospital & Goal, It is agreed that he should have an order on Robert Towers for the same, which order was accordingly drawn and delivered.
Mr. Owen Biddle produced two Letters from Bucks County, one from three of the Assesors & one Commiss'r of said County, in- forming this Board, That at a meeting of Com'rs & Ass'rs, there appeared a Majority for not carrying the Resolution of Assembly for providing 300 Stand of arms, into execution ; a debate arising in Consequence of these Letters, it was, after deliberation,
Resolved, That the Board of Commissioners & Assessors for the County of Bucks be summoned to appear before this Board, on Wednesday the 9th instant, at 10 o'clock, A. M., at the Lodge, in the City of Philadelphia, and that each Commiss'r & Ass'r be served as soon as possible with a Copy of this Minute.
Resolved, That the Committee for providing Powder, arms, &ca., be desired to procure from the French or Spanish West Indies, two thousand stand of good Fire Arms.
August 4th .- At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety.
PRESENT :
Benjamin Franklin, Robert Morris,
Daniel Roberdeau,
John Cadwalader,
Benjamin Bartholomew,
Thomas Wharton, jun.,
Richard Reiley,
Anthony Wayne,
Robert White,
George Gray,
Upon re-considering the resolves' of yesterday, respecting the Commissioners and Assessors of Bucks County, It is agreed that this Board will stop their proceedings thereon for a few days.
Colo. Roberdeau Reports, That Mr. Taylor has agreed to cast and deliver to this Committee the twenty-eight Ton of Ball that is ordered to be made at sixteen pounds # ton.
Resolved, That Morgan Busteed, Cast and deliver to this Com- mittee, Two Howitzers, agreeable to the draft offered by him to this board.
Resolved, That Colo. Dickinson, Colo. Roberdeau & Colo. Cadwala- der, enquire of the Associators who have the Provincial Muskets in their hands, if they are willing to enter into the service of this Pro- vince, on Board the Boats to be employed for the defence thereof. If they refuse, then, that they be desired to deliver the said Arms to their respective Colonels, for the use of those Men that may en- ter into the said Service.
Resolved, That Mr. Samuel Wheeler make 100 Pikes, to be made use of on Board the different Boats, agreeable to the pattern pro- duced to this Board.
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August 5th .- At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety. PRESENT : -
Benjamin Franklin,
Robert White,
Daniel Roberdeau, George Gray,
Richard Reiley, Owen Biddle,
Thomas Wharton, jun., Andrew Allen,
Mr. Owen Biddle presented to this Board, from Mr. Robert Smith, a Model of a Machine for lowering and raising balace into & out of the Chivaux de Frise, to be sunk in this River, for which Mr. Biddle is desired to return to Mr. Smith the thanks of this Board.
August 7th .- At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety.
PRESENT :
Benjamin Franklin, Robert Morris, Thomas Wharton, jun.,
John Cadwalader,
Samuel Morris, jun.,
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August 8th .- At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety.
PRESENT :
Benjamin Franklin,
Robert White,
Daniel Roberdeau,
George Gray,
George Ross,
Andrew Allen,
Anthony Wayne,
Robert Morris.
John Cadwalader,
Mr. Robert Towers attended the Board with a Return of the Powder under his care, by which it appears there is 22442 lbs powder in Store.
Colo. Cadwalader delivered to this Board, John Nixon Chairman, pt. to the City Committee, his order to the Powder Committee to deliver to this Board what Powder they may have in their care.
Doct'r Franklin delivered a Letter to this Board from three of the Assessors and one Commissioner, which was Read and an- swered this day.
Resolved, That Mr. Owen Biddle & Colo. Cadwalader apply to the City Committee for what Lead and Flints they may have in their possession, and request their account of the Cost of the same.
Resolved, That the Powder Committee endeavour to inform themselves what quantity of Lead may be procured in this City, and that they purchase fifty tons of that article.
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August 9th .- At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety
PRESENT :
Benjamin Franklin,
Thomas Wharton, jun'r.,
Owen Biddle,
Robert Morris,
Robert White,
Anthony Wayne,
Andrew Allen,
Samuel Morris, jun'r,
Daniel Roberdeau,
George Gray.
John Cadwalader.
Upon the application of Doct'r Franklin to this Board for a quantity of Gunpowder, for the use of the troops under the com- mand of Colo. Schuyler.
Resolved, That the 22443 lbs. of Gunpowder now in Magazine, under the care of Mr. Robert Towers, be immediately sent, and that a proper Team be provided to take said Powder, and to be attended on the Road by Thomas Aply, untill he receives orders from Colo. Schyler.
Sundry Letters were read from York County, concerning the Military Association, requesting Commissions to be sent for the Of- ficers of that County.
A Letter read from Carlisle, of 27th July, directed to Michael Hillegas, Esq., and signed by John Montgomery, requesting the Pattern Gun & resolves of the Assembly, to be sent to the Com- mis'rs & Assess'r of Cumberland County.
One other Letter was produced, directed to Mr. Hillegas, from Wm. Edmonds of Northampton Co'y, requesting the pattern Mus- kets, Knapsacks, & Cartridge Boxes might be sent for that County.
On Motion, It is agreed that this Committee meet in future at 9 o'clock in the Morning.
August 10th-At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety.
PRESENT :
Benjamin Franklin, John Cadwalader,
Thomas Wharton, jun. Robert Morris,
Robert White, Daniel Roberdeau,
Andrew Allen,
George Gray.
Samuel Morris, jan.,
The Committee appointed to enquire what quantity of Lead could be procured in this City, Report that they cannot find more than . 5 Cwt. of that article.
Upon application of the Powder Committee for a Sum of Money to reimburse them the large sums they are in advance, and for payment of other their Engagements,
Resolved, That an Order be drawn on Michael Hillegas, Esquire, Treasurer to this Board, in favour of Messrs. Robert Morris &
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Thomas Wharton, jun., for the Sum of Twenty-five thousand Pounds; which was accordingly done, & signed by the President.
Resolved, That the Committee appointed to procure Gun Pow- der, &c., do, as soon as possible, import Fifty tons of Lead.
Doct. Franklin undertook to write to Colo. Schyler, to know if any of the Lead that was at Ticonderoga, could be had for the use of this Province, and to request a supply if it can be spared.
August 11th-At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety.
PRESENT :
Benjamin Franklin, Robert White,
George Gray,
John Cadwalader,
Owen Biddle,
Samuel Morris, jun.,
Robert Morris, Daniel Roberdeau,
Thomas Wbarton, jun., George Ross.
A Report from Robert Towers was laid before the Board, expres- sing that he delivered Mr. Thomas Aptly the quantity and kinds of Powder following, Viz :
Musket Powder, 382 lbs.
Cannon Powder,
1754
2136 lbs. Powder.
Doct. Franklin & Mr. Owen Biddle, Report, That they yester- day sent the above Powder to Colo. Schyler, attended by the above mentioned 'Thomas Aply.
Resolved, That Mr. Robert Towers be appointed Commissary of the Magazine and Military Stores of this Province, and that he have a Sallery of Fifty pounds & year; And that Mr. Andrew Allen & Mr. Robert Morris be appointed to draw up Instructions, and a Commission for him.
That the order from the Committee of the City and Liberties to the Powder Committee of that Board, be delivered to the Com- missary, and that he take the Powder that they deliver into his care, and Report the quantity to this Board.
That Owen Biddle, Samuel Morris, and George Gray, be a Com- mittee to prove the Powder made by Mr. Lush & Mr. Oswell Eve, and that Robert Towers, Commissary, attend them.
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August 12th .- At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety. PRESENT :
Benjamin Franklin,
George Gray,
Owen Biddle,
George Ross,
Robert Morris,
Robert White,
Thomas Wharton, jun.,
Daniel Roberdeau,
Samuel Morris, jun.,
At a second Meeting of the Committee, in Consequence of the arrival of three Ministerial Oficers in the Ship Hope, George Cur- win, Mr. from Cork.
PRESENT :
Benjamin Franklin,
Andrew Allen,
Owen Biddle,
Robert Morris,
Daniel Roberdeau,
Thomas. Warton, jun'r.,
George Gray,
George Ross,
Samuel Morris, jun'r.,
Robert White.
An Order was Issued from this Board to Capt. William Bradford of the 2nd Battalion, for him to take into his Cus- tody Major Chris'n French, Ensign, John Rotton, Ministerial Officers, and Terence McDermot, Cadet in the Ministerial Army, with their attendants, and bring them before this Board.
Resolved, That the Meeting of this Committee be adjourned to 3 o'clock, then to meet at Smith's Tavern, where Capt. Bradford is desired to conduct the above mentioned Officers.
Agreeable to the adjournment of this day, the Members then present met at Smith's Tavern.
In consequence of the orders Issued to Capt. Bradford this day, the officers therein mentioned was taken into Custody, & brought to this Board from Gloucester, And, upon mature deliberation, find- ing that the said Christopher French, Major in his Majesty's 22nd Regiment of Foot, John Rotton in his Majesty's 47th Regiment of Foot, Ensign, And Terence McDermot, a Voluntier in his Majes- ty's Army, having designedly came hither with an intention of joining the Ministerial Army at Boston, under the Command of General Gage, who is now acting in a Hostile & cruel manner against his Majesty's American Subjects, it is
Resolved, to prevent the said officers & Voluntiers becoming ad". ditional Instruments of oppression, That they shall respectively sign the following Instrument of writing, vizt. :
" I, Christopher French, Major of His Majesty's 22nd Regiment of Foot, a Prisoner in the Power of the Committee of Safety for the Province of Pennsylvania, and being kindly treated and pro-
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tected by them, and enlarged on parole, Do Hereby Solemnly Promise and engage, on the Honor of a Soldierand a Gentleman, That I will not bear Arms against the American United Colonies in any manner whatever, for the space of twelve Months, or untill I may be Exchanged, nor will I, during that time, take any Meas- ures to give intelligence to General Gage, or the British Ministry, or to any Person or Persons whatever, relative to American Affairs, but will proceed with all convenient expedition to the Camp of General Washington, and Submit myself to his further directions, and that I will not directly or indirectly attempt to procure any Person or Persons whatever to rescue me, and that I will not go on board any Brittish Ship of War during the continuance of my en- gagement not to bear arms.
" Philadelphia, 12th August, 1775."
The above engagements being drawn up, were presented to the said Officers and Cadets, were approved of & signed by them seperately. They requesting a Certified Copy of the same ; it was agreed to and deliver'd them.
Major Christopher French, having among other engagements, given his Parole to render himself with all convenient speed at the Camp of General Washington, and there to submit himself to the disposition of the said General, but requesting as a favour, that it may be Certified in his behalf, that he had previously claimed the being considered as no prisoner of war, he having come hither without any knowledge of the Hostilities between the Army and the People of America, and not being taken in Arms, We, in compliance with his request, do Certifiie that he did make the said claim, but after his being informed that Hostilities had been com- menced in America, he declaring that if he joined his Corps he should act as his Superior Officers directed ; his claim was overruled, and, thereupon, gave his parole as aforesaid, dated 12th August, 1775, & signed by the President.
There being imported in said ship Hope, Capt. Curwin, the fol- · lowing Packages of goods, Viz' :
No. 1 a 6-6 Bales for the 40th Regt.
W. C .- 1 a 2-2 ditto. for the 40th do ..
1 Box for the 40th do. James Morrison. 1 do. 45th do. Capt. Moore.
2 do. 45th do. Ensign Percy. 1 Vallice 44th do.
1 a 6-6 Bales 22nd do.
1 Chest 22d do. William Stapleton.
1 Trunk S
1 Chest -
1 Trunk 22d do. George Clighorn.
1 Portmanteau
1 Box without mark or Number.
No. 22. Baggage for Lieut. Archd French,
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Brought forward.
Officers Baggage.
2 Trunks for Major French.
1 Valice for do.
1 Trunk
2 Canteens
1 Bed Box
for Ensign Rotton.
1 Hatt Case
2 Trunks
1 Bed Box
1 Small Box
for Cadet McDermot.
I Valice
Which Goods being for the use of the Army under the Com- mand of General Gage, and baggage belonging to the Officers who came in said ship, it is
Resolved, That the said Goods, brought from said ships in one of the Armed Boats of this Province, shall be stored 'till this Committee shall receive directions from the Continental Congress for the disposal of the same, unless it may be thought necessary by this Committee, before the meeting of the said Congress, to remove or otherwise dispose of them, and that this Committee write to General Washington, informing him of the transactions of this Board relative to the said officers and Goods.
Resolved, That Colo. Roberdeau desire Capt. William Bradford to deliver the Baggage belonging to Major French, Ensign Rotton, and Mr. McDermot, a voluntier, when required.
Upon application of the Officers & Volunteer now on their parole, that they should be furnished with a Copy of the Instruments of writing they signed, it was agreed to, and they were accordingly furnished with them.
August 14th .- At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety. PRESENT :
Benjamin Franklin,
George Gray,
Daniel Roberdeau,
Robert Morris,
George Ross,
Samuel Morris, jun.,
Owen Biddle, Thomas Wharton, jun., Andrew Allen.
Robert White,
Resolved, That Robert Towers go to Germantown and see if the Powder there is in a secure place; if it is, he is to let it continue there, and report the quantity to this Board.
Colo. Roberdeau, agreeable to request, enquired into the Character of Mr. Thompson, and finds that he bears the Character of an Honest Man.
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Major French made application that he might take with him the Packages that came in Capt. Curwin, for the use of the 22nd & 40th Regiment, as well those directed to the different Officers in Boston, which was refused him, the same being included in the Re- solves respecting the Cloathing, &c., intended for the use of the Army in Boston.
Resolved, That the list of Medicines recommended by the Phy- sicians of the Hospital, that may be had in this "place, be approved of, and that Mr. Bass furnish them for the use of the 600 Men to be employed on board the Armed Boats, and that Mr. Bass put up said Medicines in convenient Boxes, and keep them in his posses- sion till further orders.
August 15th .- At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety. PRESENT :
Benjamin Franklin, George Gray,
Thomas Wharton, jun.,
Robert White,
Robert Morris,
Daniel Roberdeau,
Andrew Allen,
Owen Biddle,
Anthony Wayne,
Upon application of Messrs. Mead & Coy, who produced a Letter from the Purser of the Nautilus, for the supplying him with Soap, Candles, & Port Wine, for the use of said ship, it was allowed that they might supply them with the following quantity, vizt :
1 Hhd. Port Wine. 4 Cwt. Candles.
1 Cwt. Soap.
Mr. Owen Biddle produced an order from the City Committee, signed by George Clymar, for the Lead & Flints they have in their possession, which order was delivered to the Commissary, with di- rections to make a return to this Board of the quantity of each article he should receive.
Capt. Willing & Capt. Wharton offer'd their Services to this Board to attend Major French, Ensign Rotton & Voluntier McDer. mot, to the Camp of General Washington, on Condition of their Expenses being paid, which offer was accepted of.
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August 16th .- At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety.
PRESENT :
Benjamin Franklin, Robert White,
Daniel Roberdeau,
Robert Morris,
Anthony Wayne,
Benjamin Bartholomew,
Thomas Wharton, jun.
. Andrew Allen,
Owen Biddle,
George Gray,
Samuel Morris, junr. George Ross.
Major French was furnish'd with a Copy of the Instrument of writing signed by him the 12th inst, with the Copy of his request, and this Boards resolve in Consequence thereof of this day-vide below.
As it is thought necessary that this Board should have a security for the two soldiers that is with Major French, he was desired to sign the following engagement, Viz't :
The Committee of Safety for the Province of Pennsylvania, hav- ing permitted William Goldthorp, a Private in the 22nd Regiment, and Alexander Allen, a Private in the 45th Reg., to accompany me to General Washington's Camp, I Pledge my Honor that I will use my best endeavours to surrender them to the said General; that I will take all the care in my power to prevent their misbehaving themselves, or giving any intelligence injurious to the American Cause.
Dated 16 August, 1775, and Signed,
CHRIS. FRENCH, Major Brittish Army.
Major French was furnished with a copy of the above.
Mr. Robert Towers made a return of the powder received & stored as follows, viz't.
From Oswald Eve, 575 lbs. Powder, stored in New Goal. From the Committee of the City & Liberties 50 do. ditto.
From Ditto.
800 do. stored in Powder House.
From Ditto. 1100 do. stored in Germantown.
2525 İbs.
A Letter of Instructions was wrote and signed by Doct'r Frank lin, for Capt. Richard Willing & Capt. John Wharton, who go with the Officers taken -Prisoners, by Stage on Tuesday morning next.
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