In Committee of Safety. Philad'a, 5th March, 1776.
Resolved, That Mr. John Mitchell be appointed Muster Master to the Naval Armaments and to the Artillery of this Province, he having offer'd to do the business Gratis.
William Brown, Captain of Marines, receiv'd his Comission this day, and dated the 16th Feb'y last.
1. Pennsylvania Colonial Records, X, 504.