Resolved, To write to Capt. John Deshon, to turn his attention to a ship belonging to Messrs Brown Denison and Stewart, in Stonington, and if in his opinion she is a suitable vessel for the importation of salt, to charter one half of her for a voyage under command of George Coffin, or whoever shall be agreed on, to the Bahama Islands or where it shall be thought best, putting such cargo on board as will but answer the purpose consistently with prudence, and in particular to make use of all means in his power to import all the lead, sulphur and flints that can be obtained, and to transact and execute the necessary contracts for the purpose aforesaid, keeping accounts &c. Letter wrote to be sent.

Voted, To give an order on the overseers of the furnace in favour of the ship Oliver Cromwell for two hundred hand grenades and one ton of swivel-shot, a quarter less than those already sent from the furnace to that ship, if on hand, or to cast the same if consistent with the casting of cannon. Order drawn Jany 9th, 1777, Dd to Mr. Henshaw.

Voted, To permit the sloop Katherine, burthened 100 tons, navigated with 8 men, to sail for Bourdeaux with 300 casks of flax-seed.

Voted, To permit the sloop William, burthen 95 tons, Peter Bontacou master, navigated with 8 men, to sail for Bourdeaux with 270 casks of flax-seed.

Voted, To permit the brig Sally, 120 tons, Christopher Hughes master, to sail for France with flax-seed and 5000 staves.

Voted, To permit the sloop Farmer, 70, John Miller master, to sail with 12000 staves to the foreign West Indies.