Philada, Tuesday, Augt 26, 1777
The Navy Board having represented to Council that Commodore Hazlewoods Pay during the time of his attending & directing the fitting of the Fire Ships & Rafts, & recommending it to the consideration of the Council to make him a handsome allowance for his extra trouble & great attention to that department thereupon
Ordered, That Commodore Hazlewood, be allowed & paid for his extra service in fitting out the Fire Ships & Fire Rafts, the Sum of One hundred Pounds —
1. Supreme Executive Council Minute Books, vol. 6, 112, Pa.Arch.