[Philadelphia] Thursday, August 31st [1775]
Resolved, That Capt. James Montgomery be appointed to the Command of one of the Armed Boats.
Resolved, That the Members of this board who go down to Gloucester on Fryday or Saturday next be a Committee to inform Mr. Joseph Hugg that this Board will supply him with a Boat, and a Cannon for the same, and Commission him as Commander of her, provided the Province of New Jersey will Man, pay and victual said Boat.
Resolved, That each of the Armed Boats be provided with two Brass Pateraroes, and that Capt. [Robert] White procure the same.