In Council of Safety

Philada., February 25th, 1777.

Resolved, That every person, Seaman or Soldier in the Service of this State, who by sickness or otherwise shall be rendered unfit to do his duty, shall be sent to the nearest Hospital to be taken care of, and if his case shall, by the Director or Physician thereof, be thought incurable, he shall certifie the same to the Navy Board, or to this or the Executive Council of this State, who will order proper provision to be made for him as soon as may be.