In Council of Safety,

[Philadelphia] October 8th, 1776.

Mr. Nesbitt was directed to pay Capt. Wm. Hallock £ 21 1 7, for Salvage of Sundries saved out of Brig't Nancy blown up at Cape May.

This board taking into their consideration the Advanced prices of almost every necessary of Life, and upon a proper Representation from the Chevaux de Frize Pilots, respecting their situation, do hereby

Resolve, That the said Pilots, in addition to their pay from this State, be allowed, from the date hereof, to receive five shillings P foot for every vessel they conduct through the Chevaux de Frise to and from Chester, to be paid by the Captains or owners of such vessels.²