Upon motion,

The House took into Consideration Part of the Memorial from the Committee of Safety recommending the Appointment of a Commodore or Commander in Chief of the armed Boats provided for the Defence of this City and River, and after some time spent therein,

Resolved, That it is their opinion such an Officer is at this Time necessary, and that it be referred to the Committee of Safety to consider of, and report to the House, a person Proper for the Service.