A Memorial of William Powell, of Salem, setting forth that he has a Schooner at Beverly Harbour ready to sail, and that he designs to export Cash and import Powder only, and praying liberty to proceed on his intended Voyage.

Read and committed to Mr. [Joseph] Wheeler, Col. [Joseph] Cushing, anu Major [Ichabod] Goodwin.

Michael Farley, Esq; brought down a Petition of the Delegates of the several Towns in the County of Cumberland, met in Convention at Falmouth on the 8th of November last, relative to the defenless and distressed Situation of the said Town of Falmouth in particular, and the County in general, and of the Importance of securing the Harbour of Falmouth, and praying relief.

Read, and committed to the Committee appointed to consider a Letter from General [Joseph] Fry on the same subject.