State Navy Board

[Philadelphia] May 5th 1777

Sir: ー

The board this Day took into their consideration what they purpose to do with the Ship Montgomery Hugh [sic Henry] Dougherty Esqr Commander have come to the following determination.

That she shall be immediately fitted out as a Guard Ship, to Mount sixteen nine pounders which are already proved and lye in the State House Yard, the Carriages lay on Huddles wharfe which we desire you to inspect.

You will on receipt of this, issue your Orders to Cap. Dougherty to take in what Ballast will be necessary, and to equip the Ship with every necessary Article, as also to procure his hands with all possible Expedition.²