Sir,

The remains of the Crews of the Gallies lately employed on the Delaware are just come to this Burrough.¹ It was in contemplation to employ them on the Chesapeak Bay; Congress at least asked for them. But now it is hoped, that they may be soon re-established in their Vessels in guarding the River; for the Gallies are yet in being, & may, perhaps be refitted.

In the mean time as they, are in the Town at present here & must be paid & victualled, it will relieve you from the necessity of employing so many Militia, as was desired some days since, should you count on 130 of these boatmen towards the guard at Lancaster.² I dare say your, the people of the County will have no objection that these people folk under take their duty for a few weeks I am Sir, [&c.]