The Council met
Lancaster, Tuesday, April 14, 1778.
Present. His Excelly. Thos. Wharton, jun., Esqr., President. Joseph Hart, Esqr., Jonatn. Hoge, Esqr., James Edgar, Esqr., & Jacob Arndt, Esqr.,
Francis Bryan, a private belonging to the Chatham Galley, having lost his Arm in the Service, made application to the Council, for a present Supply of Money, (& producing a furlow for one Month) On consideration, An Order was drawn on the Treasurer in favor of the said Francis Bryan, for the Sum of Five Pounds to be charged to William G, Bradford, Paymaster of the Fleet.