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Sloop Chance, Capt. Robinson,2 Rendevous, widow Forrest. 3 men belonging to Capt.[Nathan] Boyce3 have enter'd to go in s'd vessel.
Taking measures to bring back the Boat men from the Privateers fitting out at Egg Harbour.
Date: 27 June 1776
Volume: Volume 5
In Committee of Safety
Philad'a, 28th June, 1776.
Resolved, That Mr. John Emmes be appointed Lieutenant on Board the Fire Brig't; that his pay be 17 Dollars p month.
Date: 28 June 1776
Volume: Volume 5
In Committee of Safety,
Philad'a, 29th June, 1776.
This day Henry Fisher's Receipt for the Guard Boat sent down to Lewis Town, and the sundry Articles hereafter mentioned, was deliver'd this Board, Vizt:
Armed Boat Eagle.
1 four pound Canon & 40 Rounds of Cartridge.
2 Swivels 60 do.
4 priming wires & 2 Belts.
2 priming Horns & 1 Bunch of Match.
1 former for the Guns.
2 sponges &...
Date: 29 June 1776
Volume: Volume 5
In Committee of Safety.
Philad'a, 1st July, 1776.
By order of the Board, Robert Towers, Commissary, was directed to deliver Capt. Nath'l Falconer, for account of Congress, 12 Cutlases & 28 lb Musket Ball.
By order of the Board, Robert Towers was directed to deliver Mr. [Joseph] Moulder 4 pieces of Russia Sheeting, for awnings for the Shallop for accomodating the Fire Raft Men.
By order of the...
Date: 1 July 1776
Volume: Volume 5
In Committee of Safety,
[Philadelphia] July 2nd, 1776.
The Committee appointed to prepare an Address to the Public, Reported an Essay, which, being Read, amended, and approved, was ordered to be inserted upon the Minutes, and to be publish'd in the News Papers of this City,2 and is as follows:
To the Inhabitants of Pennsylvania:
This Committee, too much occupied in the various &...
Date: 2 July 1776
Volume: Volume 5
It being judg'd expedient to remove Lieutenants Boger and Ball, Prisoners of war, stationed at Germant'n, from that place to York Town, and those Gentlemen having refused to give the Parole required of them previous to their removal and necessary upon that occasion, you are hereby required to order a discreet officer with a suitable guard, to proceed to Germantown and take into Custody the said...
Date: 3 July 1776
Volume: Volume 5
In Committee of Safety.
Philad'a, 3rd July, 1776.
Capt. West [sic Martin Wert] was directed to deliver Commodore Davison the whole Quantity of Ammunition that he now has on Board the Ammunition Vessel.
By order of the Board, John M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Paymaster, was desired to advance two Months' pay to Lieut. [John] Emmes, of the Fire Brig't.
Date: 3 July 1776
Volume: Volume 5
In Committee of Safety,
Philad'a, 4th July, 1776.
Upon application of Capt. Nath'l Falconer for a quantity of Grape Shot, for the use of the Marine Committee of Congress,
By order of the Board, Robert Towers, Commissary, was directed to deliver One Cask of Grape Shot, for the use aforesaid.
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on Jno. Nixon, Esq'r, andothers, the Committee of Accounts, in...
Date: 4 July 1776
Volume: Volume 5
In Committee of Safety.
Philad'a, 5th July, 1776.
Resolved, That Mr. James Dunlap be employ'd as Surgeon of the Naval Armament, the Ship excepted, and Artillery, and Superintendants of the Hospital, and that he be allowed Ten shillings p Day, and three Rations.
The Fly armed Vessel, having arrived at New York with 6 Canon for the use of this Province, being a part of the 20 order'd by Congress,...
Date: 5 July 1776
Volume: Volume 5
In Committee of Safety
[Philadelphia] 6th July, 1776.
Resolved, That Doct'r [James] Dunlap be authorized to employ a Surgeons Mate, whose pay shall be 18 Dollars per Month, & 2 Rations per day.
Resolved, That the pay of the following Officers employed on Board thearmed Boats in the service of this Province, be as follows, & to commence the 1st day of June last:
Boatswain,
£
3 10
Per...
Date: 6 July 1776
Volume: Volume 5
In Committee of Safety.
Philad'a, 12th July, 1776.
This Committee some time past Freighted & hired the Brig't Nancy, Capt. [Hugh] Montgomery, on a Voyage for procuring arms & ammunition, on Account of this Province, and having engaged to secure the Value of the said Vessel to the owners in case of loss: And Whereas, The said Brigt. Nancy, on her Return from St. Thomas with Powder and...
Date: 12 July 1776
Volume: Volume 5
In Committee of Safety.
Philad'a, 16th July, 1776.
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on John Nixon, Esq'r, and others, the Committee of Accounts in favour of John Morton for £310, being the balance of the Brig't Dolphin's Freight, a Bill having been drawn for said sum by Stephen Ceronia, on this Committee in favour of said Morton, which Bill has not yet appeared, & this is in full...
Date: 16 July 1776
Volume: Volume 5
In Committee of Safety.
Philadelphia, 18th July, 1776.
Resolved, That the Marines on Board the Ship & Floating Battery be allowed fifty shillings per month, to commence the 1st day of June last.
Date: 18 July 1776
Volume: Volume 5
In Committee of Safety.
Philad'a, 19th July, 1776.
The Committee taking into Consideration the extraordinary trouble of Mr. Samuel Morris, jun'r, in attending and directing the Building of Chevaux de Frize, procuring Loggs, and other publick services out of Doors, are of Opinion he is entitled to Receive one hundred & fifty pounds,
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on John Nixon, Esq'...
Date: 19 July 1776
Volume: Volume 5
Mr. Clement Biddle made proposals to the Board to furnish the Officers and Men to be employed on board the Armed Boats, with Provisions and Rum, or Beer in lieu of Rum, agreeable to the quality and quantity allowed them by a resolve of this Board the 1st instant, at a rate of ten pence half penny per Ration, or one day's allowance for a Man.
Resolved, That the Board accept the proposal of Mr....
Date: 6 September 1775
Volume: Volume 2
Resolved, That Capt. [Robert] White purchase of Mr. Binks, thirty Cartridge Boxes, for the use of the armed Boats.
Date: 8 September 1775
Volume: Volume 2
Resolved, That the Chevaux de Frize be sunk in the river opposite the Fort, as has been agreed to; And that Capt. [Robert] White & Sam'l Morris, jun'r, be appointed a Committee to see the same done as soon as possible.
That the Boat built by Samuel Robins, be called the Ranger, & that Capt. James Montgomery take the command of her.
Resolved, That the Boat Built by John Rice, be called the...
Date: 14 September 1775
Volume: Volume 2
Commissions were this day signed by the President for the following Gentlemen as Captains, and dated as follows, viz't:
No.
1.
July 17,
1775,
for Henry Dougherty, of the
Washington.
2.
18,
for John Rice,
Dickenson.
3.
24,
for Charles Alexander,
Chatham.
4.
Aug't 1,
for Nicholas Biddle,
Franklin.
5.
2,
for John Hamilton,
Congress.
6.
3,
for Allen Moore,
Effingham...
Date: 15 September 1775
Volume: Volume 2
Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Committee, That all Pilots of the Bay and River Delaware, ought to use their utmost endeavours to avoid going or being taken on Board British ships of war or armed vessels, during the present struggle for Liberty.
Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Committee, that all Pilots of the Bay and River Delaware, ought to lay up their Boats on or before the...
Date: 16 September 1775
Volume: Volume 2
Resolved, That Capt. John Moulder be appointed to the Command of one of the Armed Boats.
Resolved, That Capt. James Blair be appointed to. the Command of one of the Armed Boats.
Resolved, That Capt. Robert Eyres be appointed to the Command of one of the Armed Boats.
Resolved, That the following Gentlemen be appointed Lieutenants on board the Armed Boats:
Date: 19 September 1775
Volume: Volume 2