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Sam'l Morris, Jun'r,
James Mease,
James Biddle.
Mich'l Hillegas,
Capt. Pitt has permission from this Board to hire any Seamen Confined in Gaol by order of this Committee.
Upon application of Joseph Colier for the payment of 50 Cart- ridge Boxes, Bayonet Belts & Scabbards, made for the use, and cer- tified by the Commissioners of Berks County,
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on Michael Hillegas, Esq'r, in favour of said Collier for £36 5.
Upon application of Colo. Roberdeau for Pilots to carry down the Privateers' Sloops Congress & Chance,
Resolved, That a Pilot be allowed the Sloop Congress, provided the Captain of her will Promise and engage to go down the Cape May Channel and land his Pilot there.
Resolved, That Mr. John Young & Mr. Adam Foulke be im- power'd to purchase all such good Fire Arms as shall be offer'd to them for the use of this Committee, on the best terms they can, not exceeding the Value that shall be put on them by the Com- missary, and that this Board will allow them five per cent. for their Trouble.
Resolved, That Robert Towers, Commissary, apply to Messrs. John Young & Mr. Adam Foulke for one hundred & thirty Muskets, now in their possession, for the use of this Committee.
That this Board allow the said Young and Foulke 5 # Ct. on the amount of the first cost of the said Muskets.
By order of the Board, Robert Towers, Commissary, was directed to deliver Capt. Dan'l Joy 500 Ibs. Gun Powder for proving Canon made by Mr. Old at Reading Furnace, and to deliver to Mr. Lush two pounds Gun Powder.
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In Committee of Safety .- 16th April, 1776.
PRESENT :
JNO. NIXON, Chair'n.
Geo. Clymer,
Joseph Parker,
Owen Biddle, Tho's Wharton, Jun'r,
Sam'l Morris, Jun'r,
James Biddle,
Sam'l Howell,
Dan'l Roberdeau.
Resolved, That Jacob Hans be and he is hereby appointed Cap- tain to one tier of Fire-Rafts.
Resolved, That Mr. Owen Biddle & Mr. Parker be a Committee to prepare a plan for a powder Magazine, & to lay out the Ground upon which it is to be built.
Upon Application of Mr. Owen Biddle for the payment of 301 lb. 8 oz. of saltpetre, manufactured at the Provincial works in this City, By order of the Board, an order was drawn on the Com- mittee of accounts in favour of Mr. Biddle, for £75 7 6, being the amount of said Salt Petre.
COMMITTEES. Committee for importing Powder, Arms, &c.
Robert Morris, Robert Whyte.
Tho's Wharton, jun'r,
Committee of Accounts.
John Nixon, James Mease, Samuel Howell.
Thomas Wharton,
Canon Committee.
George Clymer, Owen Biddle, Sam'l Howell,
David Rittenhouse,
Jn'o Cadwalader.
Fire Raft Committee.
Samuel Howell, James Biddle.
Owen Biddle,
Floating Battery Committee.
Samuel Howell,
George Clymer.
Robert Whyte,
Ship Committee.
Mr. Nixon,
Robert Whyte,
John Nixon,
Tho's Wharton, jun'r,
Mr. Howell,
Mr. Clymer.
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Committee for Providing Pikes & Intrenching Tool Daniel Roberdeau, Owen Biddle.
Cheveux-de-Frize Committee.
Robert Whyte, Owen Biddle,
Sam'l Morris, jun'r.
Committee for fitting out 4 Guard Boats to Cruize at Cape May. Mr. Nixon, Mr. Whyte.
Committee for building Floating Battery.
Fort Island Committee.
George Clymer,
Owen Biddle,
David Rittenhouse,
Samuel Miles,
Powder House. Committee.
Owen Biddle, Sam'l Miles, James Mease.
George Clymer,
Ditto out of Doors.
Isaac Coats, William Moulder.
Committee out of Doors for Providing Firelocks, to Superintend Workmen in Gun Lock manufactory.
Sam'l Meredith,
Jno. Wilcocks,
Richard Peters, Peter Dehaven.
Barrack Committee-Fort Island.
Owen Biddle, Dan'l Roberdeau.
Armed Boat Committee.
Robert Whyte,
John Nixon.
Committee for further Defences.
Geo. Clymer, S. Miles,
D. Rittenhouse,
Mr. McNeill.
O. Biddle,
Committee for fitting out two of the Armed Boats.
James Mease,
S'l Howell,
Committee for building two Gallies for the Bay Service.
Sam'l Howell,
Thomas Wharton, jun'r.
Owen Biddle,
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on the Committee of Safety in favour of William Rush, for twelve pounds five shillings, being the amount of 4 Firelocks purchased by him & deliver'd the Commissary for the use of this Province.
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In Committee of Safety.
PHILAD'A, 17 April, 1776.
PRESENT :
ROBERT MORRIS, Vice Presd't.
Samuel Howell,
George Clymer,
Thomas Wharton, Jun'r,
Alex'r. Wilcocks,
James Biddle,
David Rittenhouse,
Daniel Roberdeau,
George Gray,
Joseph Parker,
John Nixon.
Richard Boger, Commander of an armed Vessel taken by Capt. Barry, and John Draper, another Officer of the said Vessel, being brought to this City as Prisoners, were agreed to be enlarged on their separately signing the following Parole, which they agreed to, and signed accordingly :
" I, Richard Boger the 2nd, & John Draper, being Prisoners in the united American Colonies, and enlarged upon our Parole, do, upon the Honour of a Gentleman and officer, Promise that I will not go further than two Miles from Germantown, where I am ordered to reside, without leave of the Committee of Safety of the Province of Pennsylvania, or of the Continental Congress, and that we will not bear arms against the said Colonies, nor carry on any Political Correspondence whatever on the subject of the dispute between Great Britain and these Colonies, nor give any Intelligence to any Person whatever, relative to American affairs, so long as we remain a Prisoner.
" Signed separately by "RICH'D BOGER, & "JOHN DRAPER."
The Vice President having occasion to leave the Board, Mr. Al- exander Wilcocks was appointed Chairman.
Resolved, That Doct'r Rush and Doct'r Duffield be appointed to Receive all Medecines belonging to this Province, for which they are to give receipts to be accountable for the same.
Edward Molloy, a Prisoner of War in the Gaol of this City, having made Oath that he will not bear Arms against the United American Colonies, is ordered to be set at Liberty.
Upon application of Caleb Davis for a sum of Money for the payment of Firelocks, &cu., made in Chester County, for the use of this Province, By order of the Board, an order was drawn on Micheal Hillegas, Esq'r, Treasurer, for fifteen hundred pounds, in favor of the Commissioners & assessors of said County.
Upon application of Caleb Davis for a sum of Money for the pay- ment of Salt Petre purchased by direction of this Board in Chester County, & for some Powder for the same purpose,
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By order of the Board, an order was drawn on Jno. Nixon, Esq'r, & others, the Committee of accounts, in favor of said Davis, for one hundred pounds, & an order on Rob't Towers, Commissary, for two quarter Casks Gun Powder, for the purposes aforesaid.
Resolved, That the Officers Prisoners of War at Reading, be removed from that Town to the Town of Lebanon, in Lancaster County, and that the Committee of the Town of Reading be de- sired to cause the said removal to be effected, and to draw on this Board for the Charges that shall be incurr'd in executing the same, and that the Committee of the Town of Lebanon be desired to pro- vide Quarters for the said Officers, and to take their Parole, and see that the same be faithfully observed.
resolved, That the Mariners taken Prisoners by Capt. Barry and brought to this City, be suffered to go at large, upon their promis- ing not to bear arms against the American Colonies, and not to leave this City without the consent of this Committee, or of Mr. Allen Moore, who is appointed to take care of them; and that they will appear before the said Allen Moore once every day.
Upon application of Capt. Thomas Forrest for a sum of Money to purchase Cloathing for his Marine Company, By order of the Board, an order was drawn on John M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, for thirty pounds, in favour of said Forrest, for which he is to be accountable to said Nesbitt.
In Committee of Safety.
PHILAD'A, 18th April, 1776.
PRESENT :
THOMAS WHARTON, Chairman.
Robert Whyte, Samuel Howell,
Daniel Roberdeau, Samuel Miles,
Joseph Parker, James Mease,
David Rittenhouse, George Clymer.
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on Jno. Nixon & others, the Committee of accounts, for £170 18 1, being the amount of his account of Medecines order'd by this Committee some time past, which were receiv'd by Doct'r Rush.
The following Resolve of Congress was this day deliver'd to this Committee, and order'd to be enter'd on the Minutes.
"In Congress, April 17th, 1776.
" Resolved, That the Committee of Safety of the Province of Pennsylvania, be requested to permit John Young, Jun'r, & John- ston Smith, to carry to Virginia all such arms as they have pur-
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chased or shall purchase in Pennsylvania for the use of the Conti- nental Army in the said Colony of Virginia, before the first day of May next, at such price as the said Committee shall regulate, not to exceed 1,000 stand in the whole.
"Extract from the Minutes.
" Sign'd, CHAS. THOMSON, Sec'y."
In Consequence of the above Resolve of Congress, John Young has Liberty to purchase as many Firelocks as will compleat the said 1,000 stand, provided he compleats the number before the 1st day of May.
Resolved, That Mr. David Rittenhouse be added to the Fort Island Committee.
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In Committee of Safety.
" PHILAD'A., 19th April, 1776.
PRESENT :
JAMES BIDDLE, Chairman.
George Clymer,
Joseph Parker,
Owen Biddle,
Samuel Howell,
Dan'l Roberdeau,
John Nixon.
Thomas Wharton, jun'r,
By order of the Board, Robert Towers, Commissary, was directed to deliver to Capt. Thomas Forrest, for the use of his Marine Comp'y on Board the Floating Battery, Thirty Firelocks, with twenty-three Rounds of Cartridges.
The sub-Committee appointed to consider what further defences are necessary for the River, agreed in opinion that a Floating Bat- tery of a similar, or nearly similar Construction with the one now in service, be immediately built; not doubting but the Committee, from their different Contracts, will be speedily supplied with a suffi- cient Number of suitable Canon to mount thereon.
The Board taking the above Report of the Sub-Committee into Consideration, do
Resolve, That a floating Battery be immediately Built, under the direction of Sam'l Howell, Robert Whyte, & George Clymer, a Committee hereby appointed for the purpose.
A Letter was this day wrote, By order of the Board, to Doct'r Chas. Bennett of Germantown, acquainting him that L't Boger & Mr. Jno. Draper, two Prisoners on their Parole, were going to reside at Germantown, & that their allowance was 15s each per week, which would be paid by this Board.
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In Committee of Safety.
PHILAD'A, 20th April, 1776.
PRESENT :
JOHN NIXON, Chairman.
Alex'r Wilcocks,
Joseph Parker,
George Clymer,
Daniel Roberdeau,
George Gray,
James Biddle,
Samuel Howell,
John Cadwalader.
In Committee of Safety.
PHILAD'A, 22nd April, 1776,
PRESENT :
JOHN NIXON, Chair'n.
George Clymer,
David Rittenhouse,
Robert Whyte, Joseph Parker,
Sam'l Morris, Jun'r, Dan'l Roberdeau,
Jno. Cadwalader,
James Mease.
By order of the Board, Robert Towers, Commissary, was di- rected to deliver Capt. Nath'l Falconer Half a Barrel Gun powder, for the use of the Signals at Lewes Town.
By order of the Board, Rob't Towers, Commiss'y, was directed to deliver Capt. Brown twenty-six Firelocks, Cartridge Boxes, & Bayonet Belts, for the use of his Marine Company.
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on the Committee of accounts for 45s, payable to Adam Baldwin & Benja. Low, two Men who deserted from Lord Dunmore, being so much given them to assist them to go to New Brunswick to their Families.
Resolved, That William & Tho's Bradford print 2,000 English, & that Henry Miller print 300 German Rules & Regulations for the better Government of the Military association in Pennsylvania ; The Articles of association & the Resolutions directing the Mode of levying Taxes on Non-associators in Pennsylvania, agreeable to the Resolution of Assembly at their last sessions.
Resolved, That Rob't Towers, Com'ry, reserve 21 Firelocks for Capt. Brown, exclusive of the order for 26 deliver'd this day, and that he deliver in equal proportions to Colo. Dickinson, Colo. Rober- deau, Colo. Cadwalader, & Colo. Mckean, the remainder of the Firelocks which he has in his possession belonging to this Province, taking Receipts for the same.
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In Committee of Safety.
PHILAD'A., 23d April, 1776.
PRESENT :
JOHN NIXON, Chair'n.
Jno. Cadwalader,
Joseph Parker,
Owen Biddle, George Clymer,
Dan'l Roberdeau,
Samuel Howell.
By order of the Board, Robert Towers was directed to deliver to Mr. Bedwell, one Ton of Crude Sulphur for refining.
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on the Committee of accounts, for three hundred pounds, in favour of Capt. Richards or Capt. Falconer, for the use of the Alarm Committee, the expendi- ture of which they are to be accountable for.
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on the Committee of accounts in favour of Mr. Owen Biddle, for account of the powder Mill building by order of Congress, for seven hund'd & fifty pounds, the expenditure of which Capt. Cowperthwait & Mr. Clem't Biddle is to be accountable for.
Upon application of Colo. Miles, for a sum of Money for the use of the Pennsylvania Battalions under his Command,
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on Michael Hillegas, Esq'r, Treasurer, in favour of Colo. Sam'l Miles, for one thousand. pounds.
In Committee of Safety, 24th April, 1776.
PRESENT :
JOHN NIXON, Chairman.
Samuel Howell,
Dan'l Roberdeau,
George Clymer,
Samuel Miles,
James Biddle,
David Rittenhouse.
Resolved, That Doct'r Duffield & Doct'r Rush, have the superin- tendence and direction of the Hospital and Pest House, & have full power to fit the same for the reception of the sick, to provide Nur- ses, & all necessaries & utensils that shall be wanting, & Contract with Mr. C'n Cleish for furnishing the sick with firewood & pro- visions, and attending them, upon the Terms he formerly undertook the same.
Upon application of Colo. Sam'l Miles for some light sail cloth, for making Tents for the use of the Troops in the service of this Province,
By order of the Board, Robert Towers was directed to deliver what sail cloth he has belonging to the Province, of Number 8, for use aforesaid.
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In Committee of Safety, 25th April, 1776.
PRESENT :
James Biddle,
Samuel Howell, Joseph Parker.
Owen Biddle,
Dan'l Roberdeau,
In Committee of Safety.
PHILAD'A, 26th April, 1776.
PRESENT :
George Clymer,
Owen Biddle,
George Ross, John Cadwalader,
James Biddle,
Sam'l Morris, jun'r.
Sam'l Howell,
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on Robert Towers, to deliver Capt. Hazelwood 6 cwt. of Brimstone, and one other order to deliver Peter De Haven, for the use of Lewis Prahl, 1001bs. Brass, for mounting to the Firelocks making by him for the use of this Province.
Upon application of Robert Towers, for the payment of two ac- counts for Firelocks, Salt Petre, &c., purchased and paid for by him, By order of the Board, two orders was drawn on the Committee of accounts in his favour, amounting to €160 13 42.
A Memorial was this day sign'd and sent to Congress, solliciting that Honorable Body for a few pieces of the heaviest Canon taken by Commodore Hopkins at Providence.
Letters was this day wrote to the Committees of Cumberland, York & Northampton Countys, requesting they would each send to the Com'y in this City, fifty-six Firelocks, Bayonets & accoutre- ments, out of the Number made in said Counties for the use of this Province ; the said Arms are requested for the arming the Battalion of Musketry raising for the immediate defence of this Province.
Resolved, that a powder Magazine be built on the Ground be- longing to the powder Mill of Congress, at French Creek, and that Clement Biddle & Capt. Jos. Cowperthwaite procure materials, and employ proper persons to carry this Resolve into execution.
Upon application of Ludwig Fohrer for the payment of his account for Firelocks, purchased of him by Capt. Jones, & for the repairs of sundry others, for his & Capt. Dorrey's Company in Colo. De Haas' Battalion in the service of the United Colonies, By order of the Board, an order was drawn on Messrs. Mease & Caldwell, in favour of said Fohrer, for £93 11 1, being the amount of said accounts.
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By order of the Board, an order was drawn on Jno. Nixon & others, the Committee of accounts, in favour of Colo. Hart, for twenty-five pounds two shillings & 6d, being the amount of 10 Fire- locks purchas'd by Henry Wynkoop, in Bucks County, which sum is to be charged to the acc't of arms purchased for account of Con- gress.
Upon application of L't. Colo. Caleb Parry, for a sum of money for the use of the Musket Battalion in the service of this Province, By order of the Board, an order was drawn on Mich'l Hillegas, Esq'r, in favour of said Parry, for the sum of £250.
In Committee of Safety, 27th April, 1776.
PRESENT :
Samuel Howell,
Joseph Parker,
George Gray,
James Biddle,
John Cadwalader,
James Mease,
Dan'l Roberdeau,
Sam'l Miles.
Resolved, That it is necessary L't Boger & Mr. John Draper attend in this City on Monday next, in order to be examined in the Court of Admiralty, and that they return to their station at Ger- mantown as soon as they are dismiss'd by the said Court.
Resolved, That the Reverend David Jones be, and he is hereby appointed Chaplain to Colo. Shee & Colo. Wayne's Battalions of Pennsylvania Troops in the service of the United Colonies.
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on Jno. Nixon, Esq'r, & others, the Committee of accounts, in favour of Colo. Hart, for the use of Henry Wynkoop, for £7 15, being the amount of 3 Firelocks purchased by him, which is to be Charged to the arms bought for account of Congress.
By order of the Board, Robt. Towers, Commissary, was directed to deliver to Colo. Sam'l Miles, or his order, Intrenching Tools he may have occasion for, taking Receipts for the same.
And to Capt. Sam'l Morris, one quarter Cask of Gunpowder, for the use of the light Horse.
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In Committee of Safety.
PHILAD'A., 29th April, 1776.
PRESENT :
ALEX. WILCOCKS, Ch'n.
George Clymer,
Jno. Cadwalader,
Sam'l Howell,
Joseph Parker,
Owen Biddle,
Tho's Wharton,
George Clymer,
John Nixon.
Upon application of Capt. Nath'l Falconer for two Swivels on Board one of the Guard Boats, By order of the Board, Capt. Hazel- wood was directed to deliver them for the use of Congress.
In Consequence of the Intelligence receiv'd that the Roebuck Man-of-War is aground upon Brandywine, Capt. Reed was ordered with the Provincial Ship Montgomery, to proceed down the River and Bay, and join the Commodore, who is already on his way with the armed Boats, in order take or destroy her. Capt. Reed was also order'd to make up his Compliment of Seamen out of the Floating Battery, and to take a detachment of Capt. Procter's ar- tillery.
In Committee of Safety.
PHILAD'A, 30th April, 1776.
PRESENT :
JOHN NIXON, Chairman.
John Cadwalader,
George Clymer,
Dan'l Roberdeau,
Samuel Howell,
Owen Biddle,
Joseph Parker,
George Gray, Thomas Wharton, Jun'r,
James Mease,
Saml. Morris, Jun'r.
A Le'r was this day wrote to the Commodore, acquainting him that this Board had directed Mr. James Mease & Mr. Sam'l Morris to enquire into the cause of the armed Boats returning, & if those Gent'n should think proper to order them down again, the Commo- dore is to proceed back, untill he is fully satisfied that the Roebuck has got off.
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In Committee of Safety,
PHILAD'A, 1st May, 1776.
PRESENT :
JOHN CADWALADER, Chairman.
James Mease,
James Mease,
Samuel Miles,
Sam'l Howell,
Owen Biddle,
Alex'r Wilcocks,
George Clymer,
Sam'l Morris, Jun'r.'
Joseph Parker,
Resolved, That Mr. John Reed be appointed Clerk, Commissary of Stores, and Barrack Master, at Fort Island, and that he be al- lowed five pounds per Month for his services, to commence at the time of his being first employed at the Fort.
Upon application of Colo. Sam'l Miles, for Medecines for the use of three Battalions of Pennsylvania Land Forces, By order of the Board, Doct'r Rush & Doct'r Duffield were requested to furnish the Surgeons of said Battalions with the necessary Drugs and Medecines.
The Sisterhood of Bethlehem having presented this Board with a quantity of Linen Rags, for the benefit of such as may be wound- ed in the service of their Country,
Resolved, That this instance of their Humanity be thankfully acknowledged.
Resolved, that Mr. Howell & Mr. Mease be a Committee to en- quire if two of the armed Boats can be fitted out, in order to go down to the Bay of Delaware, to be there station'd for the protec- tion of the commerce of this Province, and if they find that it is practicable to fit or alter two for that purpose, that they employ proper persons to carry the same into execution.
By order of the Board, the following Notice was order'd to be published in the papers :
" All persons who are now prisoners upon Parole, in the different parts of this Province, are strictly enjoined not to leave the dis- trict that has been appointed for their Residence, without the written permission of this Board, And all prisoners who come into this City by the Licence of the Congress, are directed upon their arrival immediately to communicate such Licence to this Com- mittee, And if any Prisoners shall be found tresspassing against this order, their Persons will be immediately seized and imprisoned.
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In Committee of Safety.
PHILAD'A, 2nd May, 1776.
PRESENT :
JOHN NIXON, Chair'n.
Thomas Wharton, jun'r,
Samuel Howell,
Owen Biddle,
Dan'l Roberdeau,
Sam'l Miles,
Joseph Parker,
George Clymer,
George Ross,
James Mease,
Robert Whyte,
John Cadwalader,
James Biddle.
Upon application of Colo. Sam'l Miles, for a sum of Money for the use of Matthias Slough, who is appointed by assembly to pro- vide necessaries for the Troops raising in the pay of this Province, and for a sum of Money for himself, for the use of said Troops, By order of the Board, two orders were drawn on Mich'l Hillegas, Esq'r, one for two thousand pounds in favour of Colo. Miles, for the use of said Slough, & one other for one thousand pounds in favour of said Miles, for use aforesaid.
Upon application of Sam'l Smith, for the payment of 5 Fire- locks purchased by him in Bucks County, By order of the Board, an order was drawn on Jno. Nixon, Esq'r, & others, the Com- mittee of accounts, for £13 15, which is directed to be charged to account of arms purchased for Congress.
By order of the Board, Robert Towers, Commissary, was di- rected to deliver Colo. Sam'l Miles what Provincial Rifles he may have, taking Receipts for the same.
Resolved, That Colo. Nixon & Capt. Whyte, be a Committee to direct the fitting out, to Cruize in the Cape May Channel for the pro- tection of the Trade of this Province, four of the Guard Boats now built and under the Command of the Captains Lawrence, Gamble, Greenway, & Hans.
Resolved, That this Committee in future meet every Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays, precisely at 9, & set 'till 2 O'Clock each day ; and if any Letters or business of Consequence, should be deliver'd, or come to the knowledge of the Secretary on any other day, that he immediately acquaint a Member of the Board therewith, that the other Members may be called together if thought necessary.
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In Committee of Safety.
PHILAD'A, 3rd May, 1776.
PRESENT :
JOHN NIXON, Chairman.
Alex'r Wilcocks,
Owen Biddle,
Sam'l Howell,
George Clymer,
Tho's Wharton, Jun'r,
Daniel Roberdeau.
James Biddle,
Resolved, That the Pilot to be employed on Board the Provincial Ship, be allowed sixteen Dollars # month & two Rations of Provi- sions per day.
Robert Towers Reports his having deliver'd the 26th feb'y last to Capt. Loxley, the following articles for the use of his Comp'y of Artillery associators :
2 Brass 12 pound Canon, with travelling Carriages, Rammers, Sponges, Wadd Hooks, Ladles, Tillers, & Budge Barrels.
12 lbs. of Ship Match.
2 12 1b. link Stocks.
2 12 1b. Port Fire, Stocks, & Hooks.
2 12 lb. Tomkins Straps, Dragg Rope, & pins.
90 12 1b. Round Shot, fix'd with Wood Bottoms & flannel Cart- ridges filled.
150 12 lb. Tin Canisters of Grape Shot & flannel Cartridges. These are made up Ready to be deliver'd.
2 12 1b. Tin Tube Boxes.
250 12 lb. Tin Tubes, part filled.
1 Gunner's Quadrent.
1 Ammunition Cart.
8 Powder Horns.
2 doz. Port Fires.
2 Lanthorns.
Reports his having Receiv'd from Congress the 28th March: Sundry Casks Powder weighing 12,0562 pounds, & 250 Stand of Dutch arms.
Reports his having Receiv'd into Store, $ his return of 3rd April:
From John Lowrey 36 lbs. Lead.
Jno. Pinchbeck -
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8 Firelocks.
Provincial Works -
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93 1b. Salt Petre. -
James Clughe Robert Evans -
8 1b. do.
7 1b. do.
James Edge -
1z 1b. do.
Jno. Cutting -
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Jno. Zane 2 o. o. of Brimstone,
Capt. Morgan's Inf'try Co.
477 Cartridges.
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