State Navy Board [Philadelphia] August 23d 1777
Sir,
The board request you, with the Captains [Nathan] Boys and [Isaac] Roach of the Gallies,2 and Captain [Griffith] Jones of the fire Ship Strumbelo to proceed with the greatest dispatch and join Captain Alexander3 whose orders you and the others above mention'd will strictly obey.' — Capt [Martin] Wirt will deliver you one hogshead of rum and as much beef and pork with bread for six weeks cruise for all the vessells under your command which you'l see them provided with — At Reedy Island apply to Captain [Leeson] Simmons or Mr Benjamin Hall who will supply you with what fresh provisions you will have occasion for — Captain Alexander has orders to take particular care that you are not order'd too low down or into ruff water than your Vessells will be sufficient to be safe in.
1. Navy Board Minute Books, vol. 2, Pa.Arch. Moore commanded row galley Hancock.
2. Commanding, respectively, Franklin and Congress.
3. Alexander commanded the Continental Navy frigate Delaware, and was in charge of the expedition down the Delaware River and Bay.
