In Committee of Safety. Philad'a., 19th March, 1776.
By order of the Board, an order was drawn on John M. Nesbitt, Esq'r., in favour of Charles Alexander
for £ 150, being so much advanced him for recruiting Seamen to be employed in the Naval Armaments of this Province.
Resolved, that the Wages of the Pilots employed in the service of this Province, be ten pounds per month, to commence the 21st and continue for one Month.
Resolved, That John Hennessy, Lieutenant'of one of the armed Boats,3 be appointed first Lieutenant to the floating Battery.
