[Philadelphia] November 21st, 1776.
An order was drawn on Mr. Nesbitt, in favour of Jacob Kisling, £ 10, for services rendered to the State, in producing a Model for a Fire-Ship.
Mr. Nesbitt was directed to deliver to Pay Martin Pendergast, for Iron WorkforFireRafts, &ca., &ca., (2 Acco'ts) £ 136 17 5
Mr. Nesbitt to pay W'm Taylor £ 17 1 0, for Boatswains' Calls, for 8 of the Armed Boats belonging to this State.