Naval Committee [Philadelphia] Dec'r 19, 1775.
Agreed, That Mr. [Stephen] Hopkins be desired to wait on the Committee of Safety with the resolution of this Committee, desiring their permission to apply to the Seamen on board the Galleys for such as are willing to enter on board the Continental armed Vessels now fitting for sea in this city.
1. Hazard, et al., eds., Pennsylvania Archives, 2nd series, I, 601.
