Port of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, ss.

To all whom it may concern.

Notice is hereby given, that a Court of Admiralty, for taking cognizance of and trying the justice of captures of vessels, made pursuant to the Re­solves of the honourable Continental Congress, and brought into this port, will be held at the State house, in the city of Philadelphia, on Friday, the 12th day of September next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, then and there to try the truth of the facts alledged in the bill of Charles Alexander, Esq; Commander of the Delaware frigate (who, as well, &c.) against the schooner, or vessel, called the Pearle's Tender, burthen about 50 tons, with her tackle, apparel, furniture, guns, &c. To the end and intent that the owner or owners of the said schooner, &c. or any person concerned therein, may appear and shew cause, if any they have, why the same should not be condemned according to the prayer of the said bill.

August 26, 1777.