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The Officers and Privates to enter into the Service for two Months, and until they shall be discharged by the Assembly or Committee of Safety.
Resolved, That William Bradford print on good Paper, one hun- dred of the Articles for the Government of the Officers and Men to be employed on board the Armed Boats.
Ordered, That Mr. Towers provide 20 Rounds of Catridges for each of the following Field Pieces, Viz't: two twelve pounders and four six pounders.
And Forty Rounds of Cartridges for the Great Guns of the Armed Boats, consisting of 1 32 pounder,
4 24 pounders,
8 18 pounders.
And that he procure & Mold for the Firelocks for the use of the Boats, and cast 1200 Ball, and fill the Cartridges for the same.
Resolved, That Robert Pomeroy be appointed a Lieutenant on Board one of the Armed Boats.
Resolved, That Mr. Nathan Boyce be appointed Lieutenant on board the armed Boat, the Washington, Commanded by Capt. Dougherty.
Resolved, That William Bradford print three thousand of the Commissions for the Officers of the Association.
August 30th .- At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety.
PRESENT :
ROBERT MORRIS, president pro tem.
Owen Biddle,
George Gray,
Anthony Wayne, Daniel Roberdeau,
Thomas Wharton, jun'r.,
Geoage Ross.
Robert White,
A letter was this day receiv'd from Abraham Yates, Chairman of the Committee of Albany, dated the 21st inst., acknowledging the receipt of the 2400 Ib Gun Powder, sent by this board for the use of General Schyler, the 10th inst., under the care of Mr. Tho- mas Apty.
Colo. Roberdeau & Capt. White, at the request of the Artillery Officers, have examined the Carriages of the Field Pieces, and are of opinion, that they should be altered in the same manner as the one that has been done by direction of Capt. Moulder. Major Sam- uel Mifflin, is requested to see that the said alterations be made in the Field Carriages.
Ordered, That Colo. Ross & Capt. White be a Committee to draw up instructions for the Commander-in-Chief & the Captains of the Boats, a list of warrant Officers, and pay of Officers and Men.
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Order'd, That Mr. Gray & Mr. Biddle draw up a plan for sup- plying and regulating the provisions for Boats' Crews.
Resolved, That the Boat built by Mr. Marsh be called the War- ren.
Resolved, That Capt. Allen Moore be removed from the Armed Boat called the Experiment, to the command of the Boat called the Effingham.
Resolved, That Colo. Roberdeau provide 48 Pikes for the use of the Associators.
August 31st .- At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety.
PRESENT :
ROBERT MORRIS, President pro tem.
Daniel Roberdeau,
Owen Biddle,
John Cadwalader,
George Ross,
Thomas Wharton, jun'r,
Robert White.
George Gray.
Mr. Morris produced a Letter from Doct'r Franklin, dated Brums- wick 29th inst. informing that in consequence of four Waggon Load of Powder being gone to New York from another quarter, he had order'd the waggon load sent from this Board the 27th inst, for the provincial Congress of New York to return back, and Mr. Morris has give directions to the Commissary to receive and store the same.
Resolved, That Capt. James Montgomery be appointed to the Command of one of the armed Boats.
Resolved, That the Members of this board who go down to Glou- cester on Fryday or Saturday next, be a Committee to inform Mr. Joseph Hugg that this Board will supply him with a Boat, and a Cannon for the same, and Commission him as Commander of her, provided the Province of New Jersey will Man, pay, and victual said Boat.
Resolved, That Mr. Owen Biddle procure for the use of this Board, a Seal about the Size of a Dollar, with a Cap of Liberty, and a Motto, This is my right & I will defend it, inscribed with Pennsylvania. Committee of Safety, 1775.
Resolved, 'That each of the Armed Boats be provided with two Brass Pateraroes, and that Capt. White procure the same.
Robert Towers, Commissary, Reports his having received & Stored from the City Committee # the hands of Thos. Barkley 94 cwt. 3 gr. 20 lbs. of Lead.
And that he has receiv'd from Robert Erwin the powder that was intended for the Provincial Congress of New York, which was sent back from Brumswick by Doct'r Franklin, amounting to 2012 pounds.
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September 1st .- At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety.
PRESENT :
ROBERT MORRIS, President pro tem.
Daniel Roberdeau,
Thomas Wharton, jun'r,
Owen Biddle, John Cadwalader,
George Ross,
Robert White.
Deliver'd to Colo. Roberdeau, 50 of the Articles of Association & Rules for establishing Rank amongst the Pennsylvania Associa- tors.
Deliver'd to Colo. Cadwalader, of each of the above.
Deliver'd to Capt. Beach, 15 of each of ditto.
Deliver'd to Colo. Ross, 12 of each of ditto.
Resolved, That Mr. Hugh Montgomery be appointed Lieutenant of the Armed Boat to be Commanded by Capt. John Hamilton.
WHEREAS, there are good reasons to suppose the Armed Boats may very soon be called into action, it is necessary to Man the same with not less than thirty nor more than fifty Men to each Boat, Officers included, who are to be shipped for two months cer- tain, and from that time until discharged by orders from Assembly or this Board.
Resolved, That the following be the monthly pay of the officers and Men employed in the Provincial Armed Boats.
The Commodore, 30 Dollars # month. -
Every Captain of a Boat,
- 20 ditto do.
Every Lieutenant,
12 ditto do. do.
Surgeon of the Fleet,
20 ditto
Surgeon's Mate,
12 ditto do.
Every Steward of a Boat, -
10 ditto do.
Every Captain's Clerk,
8 ditto
do.
Every Mate and Gunner,
10
ditto
do.
Every Carpenter,
10 ditto
Every Boatswain,
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6 ditto
do. do.
Every Drummer, -
6 ditto
Every Private, -
6 ditto
Every Boy,
4 ditto
do. do.
Resolved, That every Man, Officers, and 'Privates, employed in the Armed Boats, shall have the following weekly allowance of Pro- visions and Rum, or Malt Beer :
Seven pounds of Bread & Week, or six pounds of Flour.
Ten pounds of Beef, Mutton, or Pork.
The value of Six pence per Week, in Roots & Vegetables. Salt and Vinegar.
Three pints & a half of Rum, or Beer in proportion.
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8 ditto
do. do.
Every Cook, -
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September 2nd-At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety.
ROBERT MORRIS, President pro tem.
Daniel Roberdeau,
Thomas Wharton, jun.,
George Ross,
William Edmonds,
George Gray,
Andrew Allen,
Owen Biddle,
Robert White.
Mr. Robert Morris is desired to pay to Capt. Ord & Mr. George Thompson at the rate of fifteen pounds $ hundred for Powder they imported, and at the rate of four pounds # hundred more, as an encouragement for the importation of Gunpowder, which encourage- ment is agreeable to a Resolve of the Committee for the City and Liberties.
Upon application of General Washington, as per Letter from Mr. Joseph Reed, dated Camp at Cambridge, 24th August, 1775, for a supply of Gun Powder :
Resolved, That two tons of Gun Powder be immediately sent to his Excellency General Washington, and that William Jordan go with and take proper care of the Powder, until he has directions from the General.
That Robert Towers deliver the said Powder to Mr. Robert Er- win, who is to provide Waggons for the Carriage of the same.
Agreeable to a resolve of the 10th inst., Doct'r Franklin wrote to General Schyler, to know if any Lead could be had for the use of this Provice out of a quantity that was at Ticonderoga, the Gene- ral in his Letter of the 23d August, acquaints this Board that he will convey a considerable quantity of Lead immediately to this City.
Resolved, That Mr. Thomas Houston be appointed a Lieutenant on Board one of the Armed Boats.
September 4th-At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety.
PRESENT :
Daniel Roberdeau, Robert White,
Owen Biddle, George Ross,
John Cadwalader, George Gray.
Thomas Wharton, jun'r.,
Fifty of the Rules & regulations for the Associators, and the same number of the articles of Association, to be sent to the Col- onels of the different Battalions in this Province.
Deliver'd to Colo. Dickinson, 50 of the articles of Association & Presidency.
Deliver'd to Colo. Hamilton, 50 of each of do, # G. Gray.
Deliver'd to Colo. Miles, 50 of each of do.
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September 5th .- At a meeting of the Committee of Safety.
Present only 3 Members. Daniel Roberdeau, Thomas Wharton, jun'r. Robert White.
Robert Towers, Comm'ry Reports his having received & stored at the State House the following articles, Viz :
938 Round Shot, 18 Pounders,
24 ditto 24 p'drs Receiv'd from George Taylor.
20 ditto 32 p'drs
66 pounds of Salt Petre, Received from Mr. Groves.
And Reports his having deliver'd 4012 pounds Gunpowder to Robert Erwin, which went yesterday in two waggons, under the care of William Jordon, for General Washington, at the Camp in Cambridge.
September 6th .- At a meeting of the Committee of Safety.
PRESENT :
Benjamin Franklin, Henry Wynkoop,
Owen Biddle,
John Cadwallader,
Anthony Wayne,
George Gray,
Daniel Roberdeau,
George Ross.
William Edmonds,
Mr. Clemont Biddle made proposals to this Board to furnish the Officers and Men, to be employed on board the Armed Boats, with Provisions, and Rum, or Beer in lieu of Rum, agreeable to the quality and quantity allowed them by a resolve of this Board the Ist instant, at the rate of tenpence half penny # Ration, or one day's allowance for a Man.
Resolved, That this Board accept the proposal of Mr. Biddle, and agree that he be appointed to furnish the Provisions & Rum, agreeable to the said resolve, at the said rate of tenpence half penny # Ration.
Rowley Godfrey, Lieut. of the 48th Regiment of Foot, having come hither with an intention of joining his Regiment quartered in the Island of Granada,
This Committee thought proper that he should sign the following parole, which he accordingly did.
J. Rowley Godfrey, Lieutenant of the 48th Regiment, now quartered in the Island of Granada, a Prisoner in the Power of the Committee of Safety, for the Province of Pennsylvania, and being kindly treated and protected by them and enlarged on Parole, Do Hereby Solemnly promise and engage, on the Honor of a Soldier
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and a Gentleman, That I will not bear Arms against the Ameri- can United Colonies in any manner whatever, for the space of twelve months, or until I may be exchanged, nor will I during that time take any measures to give intelligence to General Gage or the British Ministry, or to any person or persons whatever, relative to American affairs; also in case this my Parole is not accepted in Exchange for any Officer of equal Rank in the American Service who may be taken Prisoner by the Brittish Troops, I do hereby, in any such case on notice, Promise to Repair to, and give myself up to the said Committee of Safety as a Prisoner.
Dated Philad'a 7th Sept'r, 1775.
Signed
ROWLEY GODFREY, Lt. 48th Reg't.
Lt. Godfrey was furnish'd with a Copy of the above.
September 7th .- In Committee of Safety.
PRESENT :
Benjamin Franklin, John Cadwalader,
Daniel Roberdeau, Henry Wynkoop,
Owen Biddle, Anthony Wayne.
Mr. Owen Biddle is desired to procure a Rifle that will carry a half pound Ball, with a Telescope sight, and to get repaired a Riffle produced by Colo. Wayne.
The Board being informed, by enquiry of the Honorable Peyton Randolph, Esqr., that the application of Colo. George Slaughter, for leave to purchase Gunpowder for the use of a New Settlement in Virginia or Kentucky, is founded in necessity for the protection of a number of Families, they not being able to furnish themselves elsewhere, have agreed to permit their purchasing one hundred pounds weight at York Town, in this Province, if the Committee of that Place think fit to spare the same.
The above minute was signed by the president & Colo. Slaugh- ter, furnished therewith.
September 8th .- At a meeting of the Committee of Safety.
PRESENT :
ROBERT MORRIS, President pro tem'y.
Daniel Roberdeau, Anthony Wayne,
John Cadwalader, Richard Reily,
Thomas Wharton, jun'r. Andrew Allen,
Major George Etherington, having come hither with an inten- tion, as he says, of going for England, this Board thought proper to take the following Parole of him :
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"I, George Etherington, Major in the secend Battalion of his Majesty's Loyal American Regiment, a prisoner in the power of the Committee of Safety, for the Province of Pennsylvania, and being kindly treated and protected by them, and enlarged on Pa- role, do Hereby Solemnly promise and engage, on the Honor of a Soldier and a Gentleman, that I will not bear Arms against the American united Colonies, in any manner whatever, for the space of twelve months, or until I may be exchanged ; nor will I, during that time, take any measures to give intelligence to General Gage, or the British Ministry, or to any Person or Persons whatever, rela- tive to American affairs; also, in case this my Parole is not ac- cepted in exchange for any officer of equal Rank in the American Service, who may be taken Prisoner by the Brittish Troops, I do hereby, in any such case, on Notice, Promise to repair to and give myself up to the said Committee of Safety, as a Prisoner.
(Signed) "GEO. ETHERINGTON. " Dated Philad'a, 8th Sept'r, 1775."
Agreeable to the request of Major Etherington, he was furnish'd with a Copy of his Parole, and the following certificate :
" These are to Certify, to all Persons to whom these presents may appear, that the above writing is a true Copy of the Parole of Honor given by the bearer, Major Etherington, of the 2nd Batta- lion of the Royal American Regiment, to the Committee of Safety for the Province of Pennsylvania. It is, therefore, recommended to such Persons, that the said Major Etherington be permitted to pass where his business may lead him, without any hindrance or Molestation."
Ordered, That Mr. Towers, Commiss'y, attend Mr. Nicholson in proving the Firelocks, and that he furnish such quantity of Powder as is necessary for that purpose.
Resolved, That Capt. White purchase of Mr. Binks, thirty Car- tridge Boxes, for the use of the armed Boats.
September 11th .- At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety. Present, only four Members :
John Dickinson, Daniel Roberdeau,
William Edmonds, John Cadwalader.
Robert Towers, Commiss'y, Reports his having received the fol- lowing articles, and Stored them at the State House, viz't :
28 Muskets & Bayonets, from John Nicholson.
28 Scabbards for do., from Wool'k Ming.
1 cwt. 3gr. 26 Ib Lead, from Owen Biddle, $ Eb'r Call.
3 Bullet Moulds belonging to the Province of Dunwick, Will & Hasencliver.
3 half Barrels Powder, ) 350 lbs., from Geo. Lush, in Powder 6 quarter do., House.
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September 12th .- At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety. : ,
PRESENT :
Benjamin Franklin, Robert White,
Daniel Roberdeau, George Ross,
Thomas Wharton, jun'r, John Cadwalader.
Resolved, That Mr. Robert White have an order on Mr. Mich'l Hillegas, Treasurer to this Board, for the sum of one thousand Pounds, for the payment of Tradesmens' Bills; which was accord- ingly drawn and signed by the President,
September 13th .- At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety.
Present : Only 5 Members.
Benjamin Franklin,
William Edmonds,
Robert Morris, Samuel Morris, jun'r.
Thomas Wharton, jun'r,
September 14th,-At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety.
PRESENT :
Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Morris, jun'r,
John Dickinson,
Robert Morris,
Daniel Roberdeaux,
John Cadwalader,
George Ross, Thomas Wharton, jun'r,
William Edmonds,
George Gray.
Capt. James Irvine presented a Memorial & representation to this Board, concerning himself and the Regulation of the first Batta- lion, which, after being read and considered, it was agreed that the following recommendation be given to Capt. Irvine, and the other Captains of said Battalion.
The Committee of Safety, taking into consideration the disputes at present subsisting in the first Battalion, recommend it to the Captains of that Battalion to settle among themselves the Rank of the several Companies, in such manner as may be generally satis- factory ; or if they cannot agree among themselves, to draw Lotts acording to the 16th Article of the Rules for Establishing Rank or precedence amongst the Pennsylvania Associators.
Resolved, That the Chevaux de Frize be sunk in the river oppo- site the Fort, as has been agreed to; And that Capt. White & Sam'l Morris, jun'r, be appointed a Committee to see the same done as soon as possible.
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That the Boat Built by Samuel Robins, be called the Ranger, & that Capt. James Montgomery take the command of her.
Resolved, That the Boat Built by John Rice, be called the Dick- enson, And that he, the said John Rice take the Command of her. That the Boat built by - Eyres, be called the Congress, And that Capt. John Hamilton take the Command of said Boat.
Resolved, That Mr. John Nesbitt be appointed Pay Master to the Officers and Men to be employed on board the Armed Boats, and that he be allowed thirty Dollars # month for his services, and that this Committee pay for the Books, paper, &ca., that he may have occasion for in said service.
Resolved, That the Wages of the Lieutenants to be employed on Board the Armed Boats, be increased to fourteen Dollars $ Month.
Resolved, That Mr. Benjamin Thompson be appointed Lieuten- ant to the Armed Boat called the Experiment.
September 15th .- At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety.
PRESENT :
Benjamin Franklin,
Robert Morris,
William Edmonds,
John Cadwalader,
Daniel Roberdeau,
George Gray.
Samuel Morris, jun'r.,
Commissions were this day signed by the President for the fol- lowing Gentlemen as Captains, and dated as follows, viz't :
No. 1. July 17, 1775, for Henry Dougherty, of the Washington.
2. 5. 2, for John Hamilton, Congress. 6. 3, for Allen Moore, Effingham. 7. 31, 18, for John Rice, Dickenson. 3. 24, for Charles Alexander, Chatham. 4. Aug't 1, for Nicholas Biddle, Franklin.
for James Montgomery, Ranger.
Resolved, That an order be drawn on Mr. Robert Morris in favour of Jno. Nicholson, for One hundred and fifty-eight pounds, fifteen shillings, being for the payment of 28 Firelocks for the use of the armed Boats, and eleven pattern Guns sent to the Commis- sioners and Assessors of each County in this Province, which order was accordingly drawn and deliver'd Mr. Nicholson.
A letter was this day wrote to the Committee of York County, respecting the associators, signed by the president and sent # Jos. Elliott.
Thomas Wharton, jun'r.,
George Ross,
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. Sent this day by Joseph Elliott & John Williams,
50 Articles of Association & Recommendation for the Committee, Lancaster Co'y.
50 ditto York County. do for the Committee,
Resolved, That Mr. Gibbs Jones be appointed a Lieutenant of the Armed Boat Ranger, Commanded by Capt. James Montgomery.
September 16th .- At a Meeting of the Committee of Safety. PRESENT :
Benjamin Franklin, Robert Morris,
William Edmonds,
George Gray,
Daniel Roberdeau, John Dickinson,
Thomas Wharton, jun'r., 6 Robert White,
Samuel Morris, jun'r .. John Cadwalader.
Sent to Henry Wynkoop, for the use of the Associators in Bucks County :
50 Articles of Association & Recommendation,
50 ditto in the Dutch Language,
The Board came to sundry resolves, viz't :
Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Committee, That all Pilots of the Bay and River Delaware, ought to use their utmost endea- . vours to avoid going or being taken on Board British ships of war or armed vessels, during the present struggle for Liberty.
Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Committee, that all Pilots of the Bay and River Delaware, ought to lay up their Boats on or before the 20th day of September inst., and cautiously avoid going on any navigable water or other place on Land or Water, where they may probably fall within the power of British Men of War, armed Vessells or Boats, or within the Power of Men Landed from such.
Resolved, That any Pilot or other person who shall conduct or bring any British Man of war, Armed Vessell, Boat or other Craft, up the Bay of Delaware, shall, on being released from that service, forthwith repair to this Committee, there to prove by such means as may be in his power, that he was compelled by force into that service, and such pilot or other person not appearing to this Board within five days after his first Landing, unless put on shoar at too great a distance, shall be considered as having Voluntarily performed the said service.
Resolved, That any pilot, or other person acting as a Pilot, in Delaware Bay & River, who shall refuse or neglect to lay up his Boat or Craft, or who shall put himself in the way of being for .. cibly taken on board the King's Ships, or who shall voluntarily serve, or
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offer to serve or instruct them in the navigation of the said Bay and River, shall on proof thereof made to this Board, be deemed an Enemy to American Liberty, a Traytor to his Country, and as such published and held forth to the Public.
Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Committee, that the Pilots of the Bay and River Delaware should remain on shore at Cape Henlopen or Cape May, until such Merchants Vessells as arrive send their Boats on shore for a Pilot, when one may repair on Board, provided there is not any Man of War in sight, or in the said Bay and River, but if there is, the Captains of such Merchantman must do the best they can for the safety of their Ships, as no Pilots must go on Board in such Case.
Resolved That it is the opinion of this Committee, that the ow- ners of such Ships as are brought up during the time these resolves remain in force, ought to allow such reasonable additional Pilotage as the Board of Wardens may fix, towards bearing the Pilots ex- pence down to the Cape by Land.
F. Resolved, That it is necessary for this Board to be constantly and early informed when any Men of-War, armed Vessells, Boats or Crafts arrive at the Capes of Delaware; and therefore, That Mr. Henry Fisher, of Lewis Town, be appointed on this service, for which a Reasonable Reward, proportioned to his trouble, loss of time, and actual expences, shall hereafter be allowed him. And that the following be his instructions :
Instructions from the Committee of Safety at Philadelphia, To Mr. Henry Fisher at Lewis Town.
You are immediately to repair down to Lewis Town, and remain there constantly, (until discharged from this service,) for the purpose of giving advice to this Board of Every Brittish Man of-War or armed Vessel that may arrive at the Capes of Delaware. We deliver you herewith, an order from the Board of Wardens to the keeper of the Light House, directing him to make such signals by Day and Night, on discovering any Ship or Vessell standing in for the Land as you and he may agree on, and you must immediately repair to the properest place for discovering what they are, and when you are convinced of the arrival of one or more Men of-War intending up this River, you are to send us advice thereof, either by Land or Water, as you conceive best, mentioning the number of the Enemy Ships, and their force and manner of proceeding, as nearly as you can ascertain these circumstances; when you send intelligence by water, you should avoid sending Pilots, or persons that can serve as Pilots to the Enemy, least they fall within their power.
F. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Committee, that the Buoys in the Bay of Delaware ought to be taken up immediately, and that the Wardens of the Port be desired to give orders for its VOL. X .- 22.
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being done, and to give orders to the keeper of the light to make such Signals by Day or night, as Mr. Henry Fisher and he may agree on, upon seeing Vessells Standing inwards.
F. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Committee, that Six Six pound cannon be lent to the inhabitants of Lewis Town and Pilot Town, near Cape Henlopen, with Ammunition for the Same, to defend themselves from any Hostile attacks ; they giving Security to return the Cannon on demand, and in expectation that the Com- mittee of Safety for the three Lower Counties will repay the quan- tity of Ammunition, or its value in Money, in a reasonable time.
Resolved, That it is the Opinion of this Committee, that if any Pilot, or Pilot Boat, should be wanted for especial or particular pur- poses, during the time these Resolves remain in Force, application should be made to this Board, who will grant a Certificate to the Pilot or Person employed, on finding the Public good is connected with his Service.
Resolved, That Mr. White & Mr. R't Morris, apply to the Board of Wardens for the taking up the Buoys, agreeable to the prece- ding Resolutions.
Colo. Roberdeau & Colo. Cadwalader are requested to borrow Six Six pound Cannon, and to give an assurance to the person who will lend them, that they shall be returned in good order; or, in case they Should sustain any Damage, or 'be lost, that this Board will pay such damage or loss; And that the said Guns be provided with a proper quantity of ammunition, the whole being lent to the Inhabitants of Lewis Town and Pilot Town, for their defence.
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