In Committee of Safety. Philad'a, 6th A'l, 1776.
Resolved, That Capt. [John] Rice & Mr. A. Donaldson, be desir:ed immediately to construct two Chevaux de Frize, for the. purpose of stoping the passage between the Chevaux de Frize now sunk, and that they be made in such form that they may float, when proper loaded for sinking.
Resolved, That Capt. Jno Hazlewood be impowered to nominate some discreet and judicious person to assist some other person to be appointed by the Capt. of Mr. Vernon's Brig't, to appraise & Value the said Brig, & the Committee of Fire Rafts are hereby authorized to take the said Vessel at the Valuation of the said appraisers, & to fit her for a fire Vessel, for the defence of our River.
Upon application of Colo. Roberdeau, for a quantity of shot for the use of two privateers fitting out of this Port, By order of the Board, Robert Towers, Commiss'y, was directed to deliver Mr. Philip Moore three hundred pounds of different sized shot, taking a Receipt for the same.
Resolved, That Charles Lawrence be appointed Captain to one tier of Fire Rafts.