[Philadelphia] Thursday, July 31, 1777
Resolved, That 80,000 dollars be advanced to the continental Navy Board in Pensylvania, for public service, they to be accountable.
Resolved, That the continental Navy Board be empowered and directed to take such measures as they judge necessary and expedient, for securing the continental vessels that cannot be employed in the defence of the river, and also for securing the continental property afloat on the river.
1. Ford, ed., JCC, VIII, 592.