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By order of the Board, Capt. W'm Richards was directed to de- liver Mr. John Coburn what Rope he may have occasion for, on Acco't of this State.
By order of the Board, Mr. Wert was order'd to assist Mr. John Coburn with the Sloop under his Command, in any Matters he may be required for the Advantage of this State.
Resolved, That Mr. Owen Biddle be desired to procure the nec- essary Cloathing for Col. Atlees' Battalion, and forward them to him with all dispatch
By order of the Board, Capt. Wm. Richards was directed to de- liver Mr. Wade, A Regger Tackle, such Ropes, Blocks and anchors as he may apply for, for the use of the Fortification at Billingsport, and Charge the same to Congress.
A Letter was received from John Kirk, resigning his Commis- sion as an ensign in the Battalion of musketry in the pay of this State, which Resignation was accepted by the board.
By order of the Board, an order was Drawn on J. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treas'r, in fav'r of Mr. Wm. Hays, for £500, for the use of Mark Bird, Esq'r, to be charged to Mr. Bird's acco't.
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By order of the Board, Mr. Rob't Towers was directed to deliver to Col. Bartram Galbreath, of Lancaster Co'y, 50 stand of Arms, for the use of his Battalion.
Mr. Henry Wynkoop appeared, took & Subscribed the Qualifica- tion directed by Convention.
By order of the Board, J. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, was desired to pay Peter Hewes, £3 6 0, and John Traxler, £3 13 11, and Charge the same to Congress.
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on Messrs. John Nixon, James Mease, and Thomas Wharton, jun'r, the Committee of acco'ts of the late Committee of Safety, in favour of John Max- well Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treas'r to the board, for £29,576 1 5, being the Balance in their hands belonging to the late Committee.
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on Messrs. John Nixon & others, Committee of acco'ts of the late Committee of Safety, in fav'r of Jno. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treas'r to this board, for £3,278, 1 2, being the Balance of Monies put into the hands of the late Committee of Safety by the Hon'ble Congress, for the Purpose of Purchasing arms.
By order of the board, J. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treas'r, was de- sired to Pay the following Accounts, vizt :
Sam'l Pugh's acco't amot'g to £11 19 3, to be Charged to Con- gress.
Peter Mathers' acco't amo'g £4 11 6, to be charged to Congress. John Wager, 20s, for going express to Wilmington.
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on Mr. Nesbitt, in fav'r of Mr. Owen Biddle, for &250, towards purchasing Cloathing for Col. Atlee's Battalion, to be charged to Mr. Biddle's acc't.
John Connor was brought before the Board, and Charged with stealing a Jacket from John Mackey; he was committed to the Workhouse, and the following Warrant signed by the President.
" You are hereby required to receive the Body of John Conner, and keep him in Custody untill he is Discharged by this Board, or a due course of Law, he being Charged with Theft, and in so doing this shall be your warrant.
" To Mr. Tho's Apty, Keeper of the work house."
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In Council of Safety, August 8th, 1776.
PRESENT :
THO'S WHARTON, President,
DAVID RITTENHOUSE, V. P.
Sam'l Morris, Sen'r,
Jos. Blewer, Fred. Kuhl,
John Bull, John Hubley,
Henry Wynkoop,
Owen Biddle,
James Cannon,
John Moore,
John Weitzel.
Resolved, That the Muster Master do pass Col. John Bull's Battalion of Philad'a County, with the Present Number of Officers & men.
By Order of the Board, John M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, was desired to - pay the following Acco'ts :
Josiah Wood & Son acco't,
Amounting to £19 5 0, for Hatchets.
Stephen Sutton's Acco't, 9 7 6, for 2 Riffles.
Alexander Rutherford, 77 1 0, for Cartouch Boxes, &c.
Jos. Web's Acco't, 6 0 9, stocking Riffles, &ca.
Resolved, That the D. Q. M. General, or his Assistants, do for- ward the Marching of such parts of Companies now in this City as are Compleatly armed and accoutered, to the Camp in New Jer- sey, and that such men as are not yet armed be permitted to remain under such Officer as the Commanding Officer shall direct, untill they can be Properly equiped.
Col. Bull is requested to see the above Resolve put into execu- tion.
By order of the Board Mr. R. Towers was directed to deliver Lieut. Col. Brian a Quarter Cask of Powder, for the use of Col. Keichlin's Battalion of Bucks County.
Resolved, That the Waggons employed by Col. Bull, for the Carriage of the Baggage of his Battalion to Camp, be not permitted to go, unless the persons to whom they Belong are willing to re- turn.
By order of the Board, an order was drawn of Jno. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treas'r, in favour of Messrs. Isaac Coates, Wm. Moulder & Jacob Schreiner, for £50, towards supplying the Families of such poor Associators of the 1st Battalion of this City & Liberties as are now in actual Service.
Resolved, That the Muster Master do pass Capt. Thos. Heslep's Company of the 1st Battalion of Chester County, commanded by Col. James Moore, with the Present Number of Officers & Men.
By order of the Board, an order was dfawn on J. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treas'r, in fav'r of Col. Kirkbride, for &86 3 9, to be Charged to his Acco't; also an order in favour of Francis Clarke for £37 10 0.
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Resolved, That Henry Bingham be discharged from the Militia now marching to the Camp in New Jersey, he being employed in making Gun Barrels for this State.
A letter was Received from the President of the Convention of the State of New York, acquainting this Board that they had sent to this City Wm. Sutton, to be confined here as a Person Inimical to the Liberties of America. He was, therefore, Committed to the State Prison, & the follow is a copy of his mittimus :
"In Council of Safety for the State of Penn'a.
" Whereas, William Sutton being sent by the Convention of the State of New York to this Council, to be Confined in the Goal of this City, upon a Charge of being an Enemy to the Rights and Lib- erties of America, you are therefore hereby required and enjoined to receive into you Custody the Body of the said William Sutton, and him safely Keep, at his own expence, untill he be duely dis- charged by this Board or by order of Congress, and for your so doing this shall be your .Warrant. Given Under my hand this 8th day of August, 1776.
"By order of Council, "Sign'd by the President.
" To Mr. ROBERT JEWELL, Keeper of the State Prison."
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on Jno. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treas'r, in favour of Arthur Donaldson, for £200, to be charged to his acco't.
By order of the Board, Mr. Robert Towers was directed to de- liver Capt. James McConnell four Riffles, taking his Receipt.
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on J. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treas'r, for &250, in fav'r of Mr. Henry Wynkoop, to be by him paid to the Gentlemen appointed by the Committee of Inspection & Observation of Bucks County, to be distributed amongst the families of Poor Associators of that County, who are now on Actual service.
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on Jno. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treas'r, for £250, in fav'r of Mr. Henry Wynkoop, for the Purpose of equiping the Militia of Bucks County.
- By order of the Board, an order was drawn on J. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, in favour of Jane Taplin, to be charged to Congress.
A letter was Received from the Committee of Inspection of Ches- ter County, informing the Board that a certain James McConneau- ghy, with several others, had greatly Abused and Insulted several Persons and their Families, whereby many of the Militia were dis- couraged from Marching, and therefore had ordered said McCon- naughy to be Apprehended and sent to this City; and he being brought before the Board, and several Witnesses Appearing, who, upon oath, Charged him with Committing violent Breaches of the
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Peace, he was therefore ordered to be confined in the Common Jail of this City, and the following Mittimus Granted :
" In Council of Safety for the State of Pennsylvania.
" Whereas, James McConnaughy stands Charged before the Coun- cil of Breaking open the House of Paul McKnight in the dead of the night, Committing violent Breaches of the Peace, and appears to be a very dangerous Person, You are therefore hereby Required and enjoined to Receive into your Custody the Body of the said James McConnaughy, and him safely Keep untill he be discharged by the Authority of this State, and for your so doing this shall be your Warrant. Given under my hand this 8th day of August, 1776.
" By order of the Council.
THO'S WHARTON, Jun'r, President. "To Mr. THOS. DEWEES, Keeper of the Goal of Philad'a."
The Council then adjourned to 4 o'clock Afternoon ; when the Following Members met :
DAVID RITTENHOUSE, Vice-President.
Owen Biddle, Fred. Kuhl,
Sam'l Morris, Sen'r, John Moore,
Jos. Blewer,
John Hubley,
Geo. Gray, Henry Wynkoop.
Resolved, That the D. Q. M. General, or his Assistants here, be empowered to Quarter the Militia, now in their March towards the Camp in New Jersey, in such Private Houses as are empty, and this Board will make a Reasonable Allowance to the owners.
The Commanding Officers are strictly enjoined to prevent any Injury being done to such Houses.
Mr. George Gray appeared, and took & subscribed the Qualifica- tion directed by Convention.
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on J. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treas'r, in fav'r of Messrs. Ephraim Bonham, Moses Bar- tram, & Gasper Guyer, for fifty Pounds, for the Purpose of supply- ing the families of Poor Associators of the 2nd Battalion of this City, who are now in Actual service.
Resolved, That the Muster Master do pass Col. Jona. Paschall Battalion of Philad'a County, with the Present Number of Offi- cers & Men.
By order of the Board, Jno. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treas'r, was di- rected to pay James Robinson £425 for 100 Stand of Arms bought by Mr. Rob't Towers for this State.
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In Council of Safety, August 9th, 1776.
PRESENT : THOMAS WHARTON, jun'r, President. DAVID RITTENHOUSE, V. P.
Samuel Morris,
Fred. Kuhl,
James Cannon,
Timothy Matlack,
John Hubly, John Moore, '
Owen Biddle,
Joseph Blewer,
John Bull,
Henry Wynkoop.
Resolved, That Mr. President, Mr. Morris, & Mr. Keppele, be appointed a Committee to examine and settle accounts.
Resolved, That Mr. Morris, Mr. Biddle, & Mr. Kubl, be ap- pointed a Committee for Carrying on the Salt Works erected by the late Committee of Safety in New Jersey under the Care of Mr. Savage.
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on Jno. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treas'r, in favor of Capt. John Hazlewood or his son, for £20 to be Charged to Acco't.
By order of the Board, Mr. Rob't Towers was directed to deliver Mr. Ab'm Mason 12 Peices of Duck, for sails for one of the armed Boats.
The following Commissions were filled up agreeable to Recom- mendation of Col. Samuel Miles, in his Battalion :
John Carpenter, first Lieutenant,
David Sloan, Second Lieut.,
Thomas Boyd, Second Lieut.,
Septimus Davis, Ensign,
James Holmes, third Lieut.,
Joseph Brown Lee, third Lieut.,
Commissions dated Aug't 9th, 1776.
Commissions dated April 15th, 1776.
Order'd, That Adjutant Francis Mintges, of Col. Atlee's Bat- talion of Musketry, have a Lieutenancy, in Consequence of Gene- ral Mercer's Recommendation and of Mr. Mintges' Merit.
Ordered, That Mr. John McGawan have a Commission as third .. Lieutenant In Col. Miles's Battalion. .
Resolved, That Mr. Rittenhouse, Mr. Biddle, Col. Matlack, Capt. Blewer, & George Clymer, Esq'rs, be appointed a Committee to fix upon a Plan for the Fortification at Billingsport, and to employ "suitable Engineers and Workmen to carry the same into execution.
By order of the Board, Jno. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treas'r, was ·directed to pay the following Acco'ts, vizt :
'Capt. Porter's Acco't, amount'g to
£23 53 }
£17 0 10, Charged to this State, & 6 4 5, Charged to Congress.
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Capt. Peterman's Acco't, amo't
5 14 9 )
Capt. Weintz' do. amo't
3 10 0
Capt. Jos. McClean's do. 3 10 3
Capt. Henry Pauling do. 3 99
Capt. John Edwards, 4 16
Capt. Swinks, 1 19 6
Capt. Tho's Heslep,
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Capt. John Read's,
12 7 9
Col. Green,
7 13 3
Valentine Winholt,
6 18 4
Richard Riley's Acco't
13 3 5
John Willis' do.
4 50
Col. Lloyd's acco't
53 9 11
Sam'l Rain's do.
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Capt. Israel Wheaton's Aco't for
Arms, &ca., Purchased, Amo't 47 16 10
44 3 6 Charge to this State.
Col. Hugh Lloyd's acco't for Arms Purchased of non-Associators, amo't £102 7 6.
The Hon'ble Congress having requested this Board to Recom- mend two Proper persons for Lieutenants to a 5th Company of Ger- mans to be raised in this State, for the Continental Service,
Resolved, That the following Gentlemen be Recommended to Congress as Proper persons to be appointed aforesaid.
As Ist Lieut., Lewis Van Linkensdorf.
2nd do. Philip Schrawder.
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on J. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, in fav'r of Capt. James McConnell, for £50, for the Use of a Company of Militia for the Flying Camp under his Command, to be Charged to his Acco't, & an order in fav'r of Capt. Wm. Huston, for £50, for the like Purpose, to be charged to his Acco't.
Mr. John Woolsey, a Canadian Prisoner, appeared & produced his Permission to come to this City from Reading, and sign'd a Parole not to go more than 8 Miles from hence.
Resolved, That Mr. Rittenhouse, Mr. Gray, & Mr. Michael Hil- legas, be appointed a Committee to examine & pass the Accounts of Mr. Kercher, Commissary.
Resolved, That Col. Thomas Hockley be requested to get the Arms of His Battalion repaired in the best and most expeditious Manner.
Resolved, That Henry Tudor be appointed Pilot of the Ship Montgomery.
Resolved, That Mr. David Rittenhouse be Requested to have the new Canon proved, annealing them first, if he shall think proper.
To be Charged to Con- gress.
For Provisions for sup- plying sick Soldiers. For a Rifle.
For a Maintenance of his Bat. during En- gagement with the Roebuck, &ca.
£ 3 13 4 Charge to Congress.
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Resolved, That two pieces of heavy Cannon with Carriages, Fur- niture, Shot & Cartridge paper, be sent to camp in New Jersey, agreeable to a requisition made in behalf of General Mercer.
The Honorable Congress having resolved that the Paper Makers in Pennsylvania be detained from Proceeding with the Associators to New Jersey, all officers of this State are Required to pay a strict Regard to the same.
In Council of Safety, August 10th, 1776.
PRESENT :
D. RITTENHOUSE, V. P.
Timothy Matlack, James Cannon,
Sam'l Morris, Sen'r, Jos. Blewer,
Fred. Kuhl, John Moore,
Henry Keppele,
Owen Biddle,
John Hubly, John Bull.
By order of the Board, Mr. Nesbitt was directed to pay the fol- lowing accounts :
Wm. Mains' Acco't, amounting to
£11 12 2 )
Rachael Ingram,
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Doct'r James Dunlap,
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Ordered, That the case of the Deserters from the Continental Army, which are in the Custody of Col. Hasslet, be referred to the board of War.
By order of the Board, Peter De Haven, & Co., Was directed to deliver to Col. Bull of Philad'a County, twenty stand of Arms for the use of his Battalion.
Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Board, that the present dissatisfaction which prevails in the Naval Department of this State, arising from a disputed Command, will greatly weaken the defence provided for the River Delaware, and that a hearing of the Officers before Convention, and a speedy determination of that matter, would be Conducive to the security of this State.
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on J. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treas'r, in fav'r of Joseph Mather, Treas'r to the Committee of In- spection of Philad'a County, for £200, to be applied to the relief of the families of Poor Associators of Philad'a County, now in Actual Service. Mr. Mather being empowered by the Committee of Philad'a County for that Purpose p. their minutes, 12 August, Instant.
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In Council of Safety, August 12th 1776.
PRESENT :
THOS. WHARTON, Jun'r, President.
David Rittenhouse,
Henry Keppele,
John Hubley,
Fred. Kuhl,
Sam'l Morris, Sen'r,
John Moore,
Jos. Blewer, John Weitzel.
By order of the Board, Mr. Rob't Towers was directed to deliver Col. Dill, of York County, 10 stand of Arms & 34 Tomhawks for the use of His Battalion.
By order of the Board, Mr. Rob't Jewell, keeper of the State Prison, was directed to take under his care Thomas Story, a sick soldier, belonging to the Continental Army, and provide a Physi- cian to attend him.
By order of the Board, Mr. Rob't Towers was directed to deliver Lieut. Col. Francis Holton of York County, four Muskets, taking his Receipt.
A Letter was wrote to Nathaniel Woodhull, Esq'r, the Presi- dent of the Convention of New York, acquainting Him that Wm. Sutton is now Confin'd in the State Prison in this City.
By order of the Board, J. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, 'T'reas'r, was di- rected to pay Elias Botner's acco't, amo't £9 15 0 for Budge Barrels for Ship Montgomery, &ca.
By order of the Board, J. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, was directed to Pay John Mears's acco't for £9 0 0 for 3 Guns delivered to Col. Henry Haller of Berks County, Militia.
By order of the Board, J. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, was directed to pay Mr. Benja. Flowers £15 10 9, for Sash weights d'd Thos. Nevell.
By order of the Board, Mr. R. Towers was directed to deliver Capt. Henderson 8 pounds of Powder, he paying for the same or giving a Receipt to Return the Quantity.
By order of the Board, Mr. Nesbitt was directed to pay Col. Rich'd Thomas &£11 3 4 for diet of Men of His Battalion on their march, to be charged to Congress, & £6 16 6, for Priming wires & Bruches, to be charged to his acco't.
By order of the Board Jno. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treas'r, was directed to pay Col. Rich'd Thomas of Chester County, £196 3 0 for 81 Firelocks, bought of non associators, to be Charged to Col. Thomas's acco't.
By order of the Board, Mr. Rob't Towers was directed to Deliver Major Boyd of Col. John Ferree's Battalion of Lancaster County, Six Riffles, taking his receipt.
By order of the Board, Jno. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treas'r was directed to pay Capt. Robert Craig £12 3 6, 02 5 6, to be charg- ed to Congress, & £9 18 0 to be charged to Col. Bartram Gal- breath.
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In Council of Safety, August 13th, 1776.
PRESENT :
THO'S WHARTON, jun'r, President.
David Rittenhouse, James Cannon,
Sam'l Morris, sen'r,
John Weitzel,
John Hubley, Jos. Blewer,
Fred. Kuhl, John Moore,
Owen Biddle, Henry Keppele.
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on Jno. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treas'r, in favor of John Coburn, for £250, towards sink- ing peers, &ca., to be charged with his account.
By order of the Board, Jno. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treas'r, was directed to pay Capt. Wm. Scott, for arms Purchased for £53 0 0, to be Charged to Col. Tho's Hockley's acco't.
By order of the Board, Jno. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r Treas'r, was directed to pay to Tho's Davis, Two Hundred & fifty pounds to- wards Peers built for the service of this State, to be charged to his Account.
By order of the Board, Jno. M. Nessbitt, Esq'r, Treas'r, was directed to pay Capt. Thomas Fisher, £46 0 0, for Arms Pur- chased, and to be charged to Col. Rich'd McAllister of York County, and £33 10 0, for Mileage, to be Charged to Congress.
By order of the Board, Jno. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treas'r, was di- rected to pay Schetchly Morton £8 7 82, for Provisions supplyed the Guard Boats, stationed at Darby Creek.
By order of the Board, Mr. Rob't Towers, Commissary of Stores, was directed to deliver Col. Bartram Galbreath Twenty Stand of Arms for the use of his Battalion.
The muster master was directed to pass Capt. Jacob Lack, Com- pany of Col. Lewis' Battalion, with the Present number of Officers & men.
By order of the Board, Jno. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treas'r, was di- rected to pay Mr. Nicholas Hicks, Five Hundred Pounds, to be charged to his acco't.
By order of the Board, Mr. Rob't Towers was directed to deliver Lieut. Wm. Rowan of Col. Francis Holton Battalion of York County, 24 Stand of Arms, taking his receipt.
By order of the Board, Mr. Nesbitt was directed to pay Mathew Delaney, order in fav'r of Peter Delany for £14, being for 4 months Service as Express Rider to the 14th July last.
By order of the Board, Jno. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r Treas'r, was di- rected to Change such Maryland money as may be offered to him by any of the Troops now on their march to the Camp, and if any loss happen thereon the Board will bear it ..
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By order of the Board, Rob't Towers was directed to Deliver Capt. Ross of Col. Porter's Battalion of Lancaster County, eight stand of Arms, taking his receipt.
By order of the Board, Jno. Maxwell Nesbitt, Esq'r Treasurer, was directed to pay to Robert Towers, £97 19 73 for his acco'ts to 10th August ; also to pay Jacob Hiltzheimer £1 10 0, for car- rying 60 Stand of Arms to Chester.
By order of the Board, John M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treasurer, was directed to pay an order drawn by the Hon'ble Convention, and signed by Benja. Franklin, Esq'r, President, for Ten Thousand Pounds, on account of the Public Service of this State.
By order of the Board, Robert Towers was directed to deliver Mr. Nicholas Hicks, 25 wheel Barrows, 4 Pick axes & 2 wood axes, for the Service of carrying on Fortification at Billingsport.
By order of the Board, Jno. Maxwell Nesbitt, Esq'r, was di- rected to pay Major John Andrews of Col. McAllister's Battalion of York County, £6, for milage for 12 men 120 miles, to be Char- ged to Congress.
By order of the Board, Mr. Nesbitt was directed to pay Daniel Daney £4 15 0 for a Riffle, to be charged to Col. Timothy Matlack.
In Council of Safety, August 14th, 1776.
PRESENT :
DAVID RITTENHOUSE, Vice President.
Sam'l Morris, sen'r,
John Moore,
Jos. Blewer,
Owen Biddle,
Henry Kepple,
John Weitzel,
Fred. Kuhl,
John Bull,
John Hubley,
George Gray.
James Cannon,
By order of the Board, Jno. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treasurer, was directed to pay to Capt. Jos. Blewer £81 1 6, for 18 Muskets bought by him by the direction of this Board.
By order of the Board, Mr. Nesbitt was directed to pay to Capt. John Paxton £5 0 0, & Nathaniel Coulter £6 0 0, for two Riffles for Col. Miles's Battalion.
By order of the Board, Mr. Nesbitt was directed to pay Jean Leaugeay £5 15 2, & Major James Cunningham £10 15 0, for Shot Pouches for a Company of the Flying Camp.
By order of the Board, Mr. Nesbitt was directed to pay Col. Thos. Hockley £43 5 0, for arms Purchased, to be charged to Col. Hockley.
By order of the Board, Mr. Nesbitt was directed to pay Capt. Peck £7 3 6, 4 10 to be charged to Congress, & £2 3 6 to be
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Charged to this State, & to pay Townsend & John White £123 15 4 for 10601b of Copper.
By order of the Board, Mr. Nesbitt was directed to pay Ebene- zer Lundy £135 15 0, to be Charged to Committee of Inspection & Observation of Bucks County.
By order of the Board, Mr. Rob't Towers was directed to deliver Lieut. Col. Holton, of 4th Battalion of York County, 20 Muskets, for the use of s'd Battalion,
By order of the Board, Mr. Nesbitt was directed to pay the fol- lowing acco'ts, vizt :
James Cunningham's acco't, amo't, £8 8 0 )
John Jameson, do. 4 13.0
Wmn. Kelly, do. 4 13 0
Matthew Swan, do. 5 80
Jacob Cooks, do. 5 20J
For diet of Men March to this City; to be Charged to Congress.
& Lieut. Col. Holton's acco't for £21 6 0, for 4 rifles, to be charged to Col. Wm. Smith's acco'ts.
By order of the Board, Mr. Rob't Towers was directed to deliver Messrs. Bromall and Grigson 501b of Brass, upon their producing a Certificate from J. M. Nesbitt, Treas'r, of their having paid the prime Cost of the same.
By order of the Board, Mr. Nesbitt was directed to pay to Capt. Jno McElhallon £52 12 3, for dieting men on their March to this City, on their way to Camp in New Jersey, to be charged to Con- gress.
By order of the Board, Jno. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treasurer, was directed to pay to Capt. Read £9 0 4, for repairing of Arms.
By order of the Board, Jno. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treasurer, was directed to pay James Dunken 20s 10, for diet of 2 men on their march to the City, to be Charged to Congress.
By order of the Board, Jno. M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treas'r, was di- rected to pay Alexander Rutherford £82 5 0, for Cartouch Boxes and Bayonet Belts, £68 5 0, to be charged to Col. James Craw- ford, of Lancaster County, & £14 0 0 to be Charged to Col. Richard Thomas, of Chester County.
By order of the Board, Mr. Nesbitt was directed to pay to Capt. Jos. Blewer ££8 0 0, for a Musket, Lock, &ca.
By order of the Board, Mr. Nesbitt was directed to pay Col. Bartram Galbreath £83 12 6, for Drums, &ca.
By order of the Board, Mr. Nesbitt was directed to pay Mr. Jos. Mather One Hundred & Fifty Pounds, for the purpose of sup- plying the Militia with Camp Kettles, &ca., to be Charged to the Committee of Inspection of Philad'a.
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