The Committee appointed to prepare an estimate, &c and to fit out the vessels, brought in their report, which being taken into consideration,

Resolved, That the second vessel ordered to be fitted out on the 13th Inst, do carry 14 guns, with a proportionate number of swivels and men.²

Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to carry into execution with all possible expedition the resolution of Congress of the 13th Inst, the one of ten³ and the other of 14 guns, and,

Resolved, That two other armed vessels be fitted out with all expedition; the one to carry not exceeding 20 Guns,⁴ and the other not exceeding 36 Guns,⁵ with a proportionate number of swivels and men, to be employed in such manner, for the protection and defence of the united Colonies, as the Congress shall hereafter direct.⁶

That the Comee consist of seven and therefore that four new members be now elected to be added to the former Comee ー 4 a quorum.

The members chosen, Mr [Stephen] Hopkins, Mr [Joseph] Hewes, Mr. [Richard Henry] Lee, and Mr J[ohn] Adams.⁷