Capt. [Henry] Dougherty having informed this Board that William Green, a person employed on board one of the Armed Boats, had publicly said he would enter on board a Man of War the first opportunity, and do what Mischief he could, as he was a pilot.

In Consequence of the above information, Resolved, that the said William Green be Committed to the Common Gaol of this County, during the pleasure of this board, to be there confined.

Agreeable to which Resolve, the following Commitment was Issued, vizt:

In Committee of Safety

Novem'r 17th, 1775.

You are hereby required to receive into your Custody the Body of William Green, a person employed on board The armed Boat Congress, in the service of this Province, and safely keep him in the Gaol of Philadelphia County, until you receive the further order of this Board.