[Philadelphia], December 13th 1775
Resolved, That three of our Armed Boats, with their Officers and Crews, be constantly at Liberty Island, and that there be a relief of that Number of Boats every three days; and that this duty begin with the Eldest in command, & the rotation be continued according to Seniority, & by equal duty through the Fleet.
Resolved, That Capt. Dougherty be ordered up immediately from Liberty Island with his Boat, and that Capt. [James] Hamilton & Capt. [Charles] Alexander, inform him of this Resolve.
Resolved, That Robert Towers, Commissary, examine the Powder on Board the Armed Boats in Town, & Report the State of it to this Board to-Morrow.
Resolved, That Mr. Clement Biddle be requested to see that the Barracks are in proper order for the reception of the People on Board the Armed Boats, and that the Necessaries requisite for their accomodation are procured, & make report of his proceedings to this Board: