Minute Book, 1775-1776

About This Collection

Images of a daily record of the meetings of the Committee of Safety from July 3, 1775 - July 22, 1776. Entries list the date, location of meetings and names of the members present. Business discussed in meetings included orders of payment for salaries or reimbursement, orders concerning the construction, procurement, delivery, or importation of arms, ammunition and supplies, construction of barracks and boats, enlistment of Continental Soldiers, appointment of Continental officers, board members or committees, issues of pay, rules and regulations concerning enlisted men and officers, and resolves of the Continental Congress and Convention directly affecting the Committee of Safety. Notable members of the Committee included Benjamin Franklin and Robert Morris.