On motion made, Resolved, That the Committee appointed for fitting out ships of war be directed to engage seamen on the best terms in their power not exceeding six dollars and two thirds for the best able bodied seamen per month.

Resolved, That the regulations and articles for governing and manning the ships now fitting out as they have been settled by Congress be immediately printed.

The Congress then resumed the consideration of General Washington's letter of the 19th;

Resolved, That the General be directed to suspend the raising two battalions of Marines out of his present army.

Resolved, That the two battalions of marines be raised independent of the army already ordered for the service in Massachusetts bay.