Mr. Robert Morris is desired to pay to Capt. [George] Ord & Mr. George Thompson at the rate of fifteen Pounds per hundred for Powder they imported, and at the rate of four Pounds per hundred more, as an encouragement for the importation of Gunpowder, which encouragement is agreeable to a Resolve of the Committee for the City and Liberties.

Resolved, That Mr. Thomas Houston be appointed a Lieutenant on Board one of the Armed Boats.