[Cambridge] June 30, 1775
Whereas, a considerable number of Whale-Boats have been procured for the service of this Colony, and many of them are said to be now in the Towns of Braintree and Weymouth, and unless proper care be taken of said Boats they , will probably sustain great damage; therefore,
Resolved, That it be recommended to the honourable Congress that such order be taken respecting said Boats as their wisdom may direct.
1. Force, comp., American Archives, 4th, II, 1362, from Mass. Arch., vol. 140.