In Council of Safety,
[Philadelphia] September 16th, 1776.
A Letter was wrote to Commodore Sam'l Mifflin, requesting his speedy return to this City, to take the Naval Armaments under his care.
An order was drawn on The Marine Committee, for what Arms are due from Congress to this State, to deliver Mr. Towers.
Resolved, That Mr. [Thomas] Wharton ik Mr. [John] Bayard be directed to engage and send off as soon as possible, three fast sailing sloops or schooners, to bring in such articles of Cloathing, Blankets & other necessaries, as are wanted for the use of the Troops belonging to this State.
Resolved, That application be made to the [Continental] Board of War to employ the Marines now in this City, as Guards over the Frigates, Prison, and Powder belonging to the Continent, &ca.
