[Philadelphia] Friday, December 15th.
Garret Hulscamp having made application for liberty to have his Boat go down the Bay to take him out of Capt. Johnston's Ship, of which he is Pilot.
Resolved, That the liberty he prays for be granted, provi'd he goes no farther than the Brown, & that he avoid going or being taken on Board any British Ship or other Vessel of War
Upon application of Mr. [Matthew] Mease, an order was directed to Capt. Dougherty to discharge from Capt. [Alexander] Henderson's Boat, Daniel McMichael, as he is to be employ'd in another Service.
Resolved, That Colo. [Daniel] Roberdeau, Mr. [Owen] Biddle, & Mr. [James] Mease, be a Committee to draw up Rules and Regulations for the Government of the Officers and Men belonging to the Armed Boats, while they are quarter'd in the Barracks.