[Philadelphia] October 27th.
Upon application of Mr. Thomas Proctor to be appointed Captain of the Company of Artillery to be raised and employed at Fort Island for the defence of this Province, This Board considering Mr. Proctor's Application,
Resolved, That the said Thomas Proctor be appointed Captain of the said Company.
Resolved, That Mr. [Robert] Towers, Commissary, deliver and Send down to Fort Island, a Gin, Handspikes, Pulleys, Ropes, and what other articles that may be thought necessary for carrying on the Public Works at that Island.
Upon application of James Jones, Mate; John Orkney, Second Mate; & John Clerk, Charles Heys, George Simpson, & George Stewart, Mariners belonging to the Rebecca, & Francis Transport, Geor. Hastings, Mr., lately Stranded on Brig't Beach, on the Jersey Shores, a certificate was given them that they had been examined by this Committee, Discharged, and permitted to go at large.
Resolved, That Isaac Rotch be apointed Second Lieutenant to one of the armed Boats.