In Committee of Safety.
Philad'a, 12th July, 1776.
This Committee some time past Freighted & hired the Brig't Nancy, Capt. [Hugh] Montgomery, on a Voyage for procuring arms & ammunition, on Account of this Province, and having engaged to secure the Value of the said Vessel to the owners in case of loss: And Whereas, The said Brigt. Nancy, on her Return from St. Thomas with Powder and other goods, was Run on shore near Cape May and lost; In Consequence thereof, the owners of said Vessel exhibiting an Account against this Committee for the Value of said Brig't and other matters therein mention'd; Therefore,
Resolved, That Robert Morris, Thomas Wharton, Jun'r, & Robert Whyte, Esq'r, the Committee for Importing Powder, Arms, &ca, be authorized to settle the above mention'd account, and make Report to this Board.
The Powder Committee Report that they have examined the accounts exhibited by Joseph Shallcross, & Co., respecting the loss of the Brig't Nancy, amounting to £1457 10, and find it reasonable and.just.
In Consequence thereof, an Order was drawn on Jno. Nixon, Esq'r, & others, the Committee of Accounts, in favour of said Joseph Shallcross & Co., for the said sum of £1457 10.
Upon application of General [Daniel] Roberdeau, for the following Articles for, the use of the Armd Brig't Venus, going on a Voyage for Arms and Ammunition, Robert Towers, Commissary, is directed to deliver them, and are as follows:
half a hundred of Gunpowder;
60 lbs. Musket Shot,
60 Swivel shot,
12 two pound shot.
Lieut. [John] Webb, of the Armed Boat Bull Dog, having been suspended from Duty, by a Court Martial, during the pleasure of the Commodore, who has Resign'd his appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the Fleet; therefore,
Resolved, That the said Lieut. John Webb be restored to his Command as Lieutenant.