[Philadelphia] August 15th [1775].
Upon application of Messrs. Mead & Coy, who produced a Letter from the Purser of the Nautilus, for the supplying him with Soap, Candles, & Port Wine, for the use of said ship, it was allowed that they might Supply Them with the following quantity, vizt: 1 Hhd. Port Wine. 4 Cwt. Candles. 1 Cwt. Soap.
1. Pa. Col. Rec., X, 305.