In Committee of Safety. Philad'a, 23rd Feb'y, 1776.
Upon application of Capt. [Robert] Whyte for 45 pieces of Sail cloth, to make sails for the ship now building, By Order of the Board, Robert Towers was directed to deliver the following numbers, or as many of them as he has in his possession, Vizt.:
| 5 |
pieces No. |
1 |
| 5 |
do. |
2 |
| 4 |
do. |
3 |
| 11 |
do. |
4 or 5 |
| 6 |
do. |
6 |
| 14 |
do. |
7. |
Resolved, That Mr. Owen Biddle & Capt Robert Whyte, be a Committee to go to the Barracks, and Muster the Men belonging to the Armed Boats in the Service of this Province, and make Return of the same to this Board.
Resolved, That the following Notice be published in the different papers of this City, Viz't:
"A Muster Master is wanted to the Naval Armament belonging to this Province; any Associator disposed to serve the publick in this Office, is desired to make proposals to this Board, on or before the 5th day of March next."
