[Philadelphia] Tuesday, October 3rd.
Deliver'd Cap't. [James] Montgomery of the Ranger, an order to receive from Robert Towers, Commissary:
1 Box of Ammunition for an 18 Pound Cannon.
4 pounds Powder.
20 Round Grape Shot for the Cohoms.
40 Rounds of Cartridges for the Swivels.
And shot in proportion for the whole.
Upon application from the Continental Congress, to know if the Board had occasion for a number of Carbines & Pistols they had made, It is
Resolved, That this Board will take the said Carbines and Pistols for the use of the Armed Boats, provided they are suitable for that purpose.
Resolved, That Mr. Owen Biddle apply to George Taylor, Esq'r. for one Ton of Swivel Shot, which is to be made immediately and sent to this City.
Resolved, That John Webb be appointed Lieutenant to one of the Armed Boats.
Resolved, That John Hennessey be appointed Lieutenant on Board the Armed Boat Effingham, Commanded by Cap't. Allen Moore.