In Committee of Safety,

[Philadelphia] 15th June, 1776.

Sir,

The Committee of Safety having directed Mr. Cobourne with the advice of Capt. Hazelwood to moor the floating Chevaux de Frize in their proper places and as they may want the assistance of some of the men belonging to your Fleet, we desire you, Should on application being made for that purpose, to furnish such a Number as the above Gentlemen may ask for. and as the Fire Brigt is ordered down to her station, you will keep a constant Guard on Board her. Please to have regard to the security of the Floating Chevaux de Frize, and take care that they are pump'd out when necessary.