[Philadelphia] January 2nd, 1777.
Resolved, That the widow of John Sherer, deceased, be allowed half pay from the time of said Sherer's decease until the first day of June next, when the Council will give further directions in the premices.
(N.B. The above mentioned John Sherer belonged to the Congress armed Boat, & died the 8th July, 1776.)
1. Pennsylvania Colonial Records, XI, 72.