[Philadelphia] Wednesday, August 28, 1776
Resolved, That an order for 500,000 dollars be drawn on the treasurer, in favour of the Marine committee; they to be accountable for the expenditure of the same.
The Marine Committee having recommended Joseph Greenway to be a third lieutenant on board the Delaware frigate, commanded by Charles Alexander, Esqr
Resolved, That he be accepted, and that a commission be granted to him accordingly.
Resolved, That the Marine Committee be empowered to lend ten bolts of light duck to the delegates of Maryland, for the use of their troops; provided the same can be done without prejudicing the [marine] service.
1. Ford, ed., JCC, V, 710, 711.