Philadelphia, July 1, 1776
[Extract]
I am truly sorry that guns &c for the ships cannot be got as soon as wanting; but so it happens ー the Committee appointed for that purpose have not been able to procure them yet ー as to naval affairs I must refer you to brother Whipple who continues on the Marine Committee alias Board of Admiralty and who wil while here inform you from time to time what is to be done in your department as Agent for New Hampshire...
1. William Whipple Papers, Force Transcripts, LC.