Howell, George Clymer, Thomas Wharton, Jun., James Mease, Samuel Morris, Jun., Joseph Reed.

Upon application of Captain Williams, for the payment of twenty-five Muskets, purchased by him for the use of his Company, in Colonel Bull's, or First Pennsylvania Battalion in the service of the Colonies, by order of the Board, an Order was drawn for that purpose, on Messrs. Mease and Caldwell, for seventy-six pounds, twelve shillings and six pence, in his favour.

Robert Towers, Commissary, reports his having received the following Provincial Arms:

From the Officers of First Battalion, fifty-two Muskets, forty-eight Bayonets, forty-six Scabbards; from the Officers of Second Battalion, forty-nine Muskets, forty-three Bayonets, forty Scabbards; from Captain Willing, of Third Battalion, two Muskets, and one Bayonet.

Upon application of the Navy Committee of Congress, by order of the Board, Robert Towers, Commissary, was directed to deliver thirty-six pounds of Saltpetre, and one hundred Muskets and Bayonets to them, or their order.

Resolved, That Mr. Towers take the Powder belonging to the Armed Boats, as they come up to town, and put it into store, and deliver it to those whose tour of duty it is to go to their stations at Fort-Isand.

Upon application from the Committee of Naval Affairs by Colonel Gadderden, that General Hopkins, of the Alfred, or any other Commander of the Continental ships of war, be permitted to search any outward-bound vessel for seamen, or others, belonging to any of the above vessels,

Resolved, That such permission be cheerfully granted, but this Committee recommend a discreet exercise of this power, so as to occasion as little delay as possible to the outward-bound vessels; and that an Officer, whose prudence may be depended on, may be sent on this service.

By order of the Board, Mr. Towers, Commissary, was directed to deliver to Shawanese John, an Indian, disabled at Cobble-Hill, one pound of Gunpowder.

Tuesday, December 26, 1775.

At a meeting of the Committee of Safety: Present—

John Nixon, Chairman, Daniel Roberdeau, James Mease, Samuel Howell, Jun., Robert White, George Clymer, Thomas Wharton, Jun., James Biddle.

By order of the Board, an Order was drawn and signed by the Chairman, on Michael Hillegas, Esq., Treasurer to this Board, in favour of Thomas Wharton, Jun., John Nixon, and James Mease, the Committee of Accounts, for the sum of ten thousand Pounds.

Upon application of Captain Dorsey, of Colonel Bull's Battalion, for the payment of twenty-one Firelocks, purchased by him for the use of his Company, by order of the Board, an Order was drawn on Messrs. Mease and Caldwell for seventy pounds, fifteen shillings, the amount of the same.

Upon application of Captain Jones, of Colonel Bull's Battalion, for the payment of seven Firelocks, purchased by him for the use of his Company, an Order was drawn on Messrs. Mease and Caldwell for twenty-nine pounds, fifteen shillings, the amount of the same.

Wednesday, December 27, 1775.

At a meeting of the Committee of Safety: Present—

John Nixon, Chairman, Owen Biddle, Robert White, James Mease, George Clymer, Thomas Wharton, Jun., Samuel Howell, Daniel Roberdeau, James Biddle.

Robert Towers, Commissary, reports his having received and delivered the following articles:

Delivered Captain Samuel Nicholas, by order of the Navy Committee, one hundred Provincial Muskets, one hundred Bayonets and Scabbards, twelve Iron Ramrods.

Received from Captain Knox, thirteen Provincial Muskets, eight Bayonets and eight Scabbards; from Captain Gurney, eleven Provincial Muskets, nine Bayonets, twenty-five Scabbards; from John Scotton, 2 cwt., 1 qr., 18 lbs., of Shot.

Upon application of Captain Le Mar, for the payment of thirteen Firelocks, purchased by him for the use of his Company, in Colonel Bull's Battalion, an Order was drawn on Messrs. Mease and Caldwell for fifty-one pounds, four shillings and three pence, the amount of the same.

Upon application of the Naval Committee, for some Lead for the use of the Congress, by order of the Board, Robert Towers, Commissary, was directed to deliver two rolls of Lead to Captain Nathaniel Falconer, and report the weight to this Board.

Ordered, That Lieutenant Symmonds forthwith take upon him the command of the Artillery Company, and repair, with them, with all possible despatch, to Liberty-Island, and there remain for the protection of the Battery, Artillery, and Stores, until further orders of this Board.

Ordered, That the Agent Victualler furnish two weeks' Provisions for the Company, to be taken down with them, and keep them supplied while there.

Ordered, That the Commissary provide a Cart or Wagon for conveying the Baggage of the said Company to said Island, and furnish each man with twelve Hounds of Cartridges, likewise thirty-six Cartridges for the Cannon.

Resolved, That Lieutenant Hugh Montgomery take the command of the Warren, in the absence of Lieutenant Symmonds

Thursday, December 28, 1775.

At a meeting of the Committee of Safety: Present—

John Nixon, Chairman, Robert White, James Mease, Samuel Morris, Jun., Daniel Roberdeau, George Clymer, Joseph Reed, Owen Biddle, James Biddle.

Resolved, That Captain John Hazlewood be appointed to the command of ten Fire-Rafts, and superintend, at present, over the whole Fleet of Rafts.

Mr. Whitehead, Work-House Keeper, produced his account, amounting to twenty-three pounds, nineteen shillings, eleven pence, for the maintenance of the Prisoners confined by this Board, by direction of Congress, which was examined, and recommended to be paid.

Resolved, That, for the further defence of this Province, a Floating Battery be built.

That Samuel Howell, Robert White, and George Clymer, be a Committee to have the said Battery completed, as soon as possible, and that they purchase the Guns and other necessaries for her.

Resolved, That the Sergeant of the Artillery Company be allowed sixty Shillings per month.

That the Corporal of said Company be allowed fifty-five Shillings per month.

Upon application of Congress, Robert Towers was directed to deliver to Captain Loxley twelve pounds Saltpetre and six pounds Gunpowder.

Captain Thomas Proctor having applied to this Board to be reinstated in his command, and submitting to make the acknowledgments to Captain Williams and Lieutenant Watson, as formerly recomtnended by this Board, and Lieutenant Watson having declared that he did not expect, or require, such acknowledgments to be made to him, it is

Resolved, That, upon Captain Proctor's giving Captain Williams the satisfaction, as directed by tins Board, he be immediately restored to his command.

Friday, December 29, 1775.

At a meeting of the Committee of Safety: Present—

John Nixon, Chairman, Samuel Howell, Joseph Reed, Daniel Roberdeau, John Cadwallader, Robert White, James Biddle, Samuel Morris, Jun., Thomas Wharton, Jun., James Mease.

Resolved, That Captain Wilcocks, Captain Shee, and Captain Cadwallader, be required to purchase as many Files as may be thought necessary for the use of the Gunsmiths employed in the service of this Province.

The following Order was handed this Committee by Mr. Mease, which was endorsed by the Chairman, and delivered Messrs. Mease and Caldwell:

"Congress-Chamber, December 28, 1775.

" GENTLEMEN: Please to pay to the Committee of Safety of Pennsylvania, eight thousand dollars, for the use of the Battalion of Continental Troops in this city, the said Committee to be accountable for the expenditure of the said