Philad'a, Sept. 24th, 1776.
Gentn,
The ship Betsey, Cap. Stevens, being in the Service of the Continent, We request you will grant permission for a good Pilot to carry her down the Bay & due care will be taken that he does not fall into the hands of the Enemy.
By order of the Secret Committee.
Robt. Morris.
To the Honorable, The Council of Safety.
1. Pennsylvania Archives, 1st series, V, 28.
