[Philadelphia] July 31st. [1775]
Mr. William Bigland waited on the Board with a Draught of a Rowing Wheel which he proposed to have fixed to the Provincial Row-Boats.
Colo. [Daniel] Roberdeau is desired to return him the thanks of this board for his Communication.
Mr. Hulings sent a Model of a boat, which was approved of, and Capt. [Robert] White is desired to return the thanks of this Board to Mr. Hulings for the same.
1. Pa. Col. Rec., X, 295, 296.
