[Philadelphia] October 14th.
A Gentleman who signs "Nauticus," produced to this Board a plan of a Fire Ship for the destruction of Enemy's Ships, which was approved of, And Mr. [Andrew] Allen desired to Return the thanks of this Board to the author for his plan.2
Upon Motion, Colo. [Daniel] Roberdeau was desired by the Board to wait on the Managers of the Pennsylvania Hospital, and request from them the use of that Charity for the Wounded or Sick Men employed in the Armed Boats, and for information from them how long they might depend on that benefit, and on what terms.
Colo. Roberdeau having waited on the Managers of the Hospital Reports, That those Gentlemen very generously and readily agree to receive all Patients from the Public service, That may be recommended by this Board, and that they require no pay; but mentioned, That in Venereal Cases, it is usual for the Patient to pay three Pounds ten Shillings for his Cure.
Upon motion, Resolved, That the thanks of this Board be convey'd by Colo. Roberdeau to the Managers of the Hospital for their very generous determination in favour of such as may fall sick or be wounded in the Public Service of their Country.