State Navy Board [Philadelphia] August 20th 1777
Sir,
The Board request of you a Sergeants Guard to protect the combustibles and fire Vessells belonging to the Continent now lying on and at Jones's and Thomsons Wharfes below the Sweeds Church in Southwark where there is a Guard House belonging to this State provided for their reception.
1. Navy Board Minute Books, vol. 2, Pa.Arch.
