Philad'a, February 19th, 1777.
Sir: —
The Council having received information that a number of men in the naval service of this State are on board the Brig Delaware, Commanded by Capt. Hamilton, you are directed to order an officer from each armed Boat to search said Brig and bring away such men as they may have on Board belonging to the Fleet.
By order of Council.
Thos. Wharton, Jun., Pres't.
1. Pennsylvania Archives, 2nd series, I, 705.