Philadelphia, Octor 15th, 1776.
[Extract]
Gentl'n: The Commodore was with me this morning, and says the Fleet has not any Colours to hoist if they should be called on Duty, it is not in my power to get them done, untill there is a design fix'd on to make the Colours by.
Directed The Hon'ble Council of Safety, Pres't.
1. Pennsylvania Archives, 1st series, V, 46.