Whereas several of the united Colonies have of late thought it expedient and necessary to fitt out armed Vessells for the Defence of American Liberty, and it appears to this Court necessary that Measures be taken by this Colony for our further Protection by Sea therefore

Resolved that Jno Adams & Joseph Palmer Esqrs with such as the Honourable House shall join be a Committee to consider and report to this Court a Plan for fitting out one or more armed Vessels for the Defence of American Liberty. ²

Sent down for Concurrence

[Endorsed] In the House of Representatives Decr 30th 1775 ー

Read & concurrd, and Coll Orne, Mr Brown of Boston & Coll Otis are joined ー Sent up

William Cooper Speakr Pro Tem