Philadelphia, Jany 13th 1776.
[Extract]
Last evening the draughts of the several ships of war were laid before the Marine Committee and approved of; and they have ordered one for each of the Contractors to be forthwith made out. But it is so large I know not how to send it to you, it cannot be sent in a letter and what other way to contrive I know not, but will do the best I can as soon as I can procure it.
1. William Whipple Papers, Force Transcripts, LC.