In Committee of Safety. Philad'a, 31st Jan'y, 1776.
Upon application of Capt. Procter [Thomas Proctor] for a sum of Money for the recruit'g Service; By order of the Board, an order was drawn on Mr. Jno. Max'l Nesbitt, for fifty pounds for said purpose.
The Memorial of the Captains & Lieutenants of the armed Boats was this day read, and refer'd to Fryday next.
1. Pennsylvania Colonial Records, X, 472.