State Navy Board
Philada Friday April 4th 1777.
The following letter was sent to Commodore Seymore ー
Sir: ー This board think it necesary to inform you that they do not coµsider the fire fleet as under your direction except in time of Action' of course, that the Orders to the Officers of that department should go through this board at all other times.
1. Navy Board Minute Book, vol. 1, Pa. Arch.
