Philada, Saturday, Aug. 23, 1777.
Navy Board informed the Council by Letter, that the Continental Navy Board, had requested that "Three of our armed Galleys & Two fire Vessels" may be sent down to the assistance of Capt. Alexander, & requested the order of Council thereupon. —
On consideration Agreed, That the request of the Continental Navy Board, be complied with; but that it be recommended, to the State Navy Board, to inform the Gentlemen aforesaid, that the Council think it necessary to observe, that the Galleys are not constructed for rough water & that they hope the Boats will not be run into unnecessary danger.
1. Supreme Executive Council Minute Books, vol. 6, 110-11, Pa.Arch.
