[Philadelphia] July 24, [1775]
Resolved, That the Boat to be launched by Emanuel Eyres, at Kensigton, be called the Bull Dog.
Mr. Robert Smith (Carpenter) appear'd at this Board with a model of a machine for obstructing the Navigation of the River Delaware and explained the Construction of it, which was approved of; at the same time he made an offer of his service in attending and overlooking the Workmen in building the same Gratis, for which this Board thanked him and accepted the offer of his services.
Resolved, That Capt. Charles Alexander be appointed to the Command of the Boat called the Bull Dog.
Resolved, That this Board meet at Kensington tomorrow Morning, at 11 O'clock to attend the launch of the Boat Built by Emanuel Eyres, and that they go from thence in said Boat to Gloucester. and there hold a Board.