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The Council met
Philadelphia, Thursday, July 9, 1778. Present. honble George Bryan, Esqr. Vice President. [blank] Mackay1 Esqr. John Hambright, Esqr. Jona. Hoge, Esqr. James Read, Esqr. & James Edgar, Esqr.
... Robert Mackey, a Mariner, represented to Council, that he had brought off from the Vigilant,2 an armed Boat, which now in possession of the State Navy Board; Ordered That Major Benjamin Eyre, taking one other judicious person to his assistance, do value the said Boat & make return to this Council.
Mr. Blewer, Mr. Eyre, & Commodore Hazlewood,4 attended the Council & informed, that the Armed Boats, belonging to the State are now afloat & getting ready for service. Ordered, that the Convention Brig5 be fitted out as soon as possible & go down into the Bay; and as many of the Armed Boats as can be manned, be also repaired with all expedition & put into service.