It is voted and resolved, that Capt. John Grimes be commander of the row-galley, to be fitted out, at the wages of £9, lawful money, per month, to commence from this day; and to be commodore of both row-gallies.

That the wages of Capt. Benjamin Page be raised to £9, lawful money, per month, commencing from this time.

That each of the said gallies be manned with fifty men, including officers; and that Thomas Arnold, of East Greenwich, be appointed first lieutenant; Samuel Vial, of Rehoboth, second lieutenant; and John Kelton, of Providence, master of said row-galley.

It is voted and resolved that Mr. Samuel Westcoat be chosen and appointed first lieutenant of the row-galley, commanded by Capt. John Grimes, in the room of Thomas Arnold, who refuses; and that Mr. Francis Bradfield be appointed master of said row-galley, in the room of John Kelton, who refuses.

Whereas, Ambrose Page, Esq., who was appointed to build two row-gallies, for the service of the colony, laid before this Assembly, an account, by him charged against the colony, for materials by him furnished, and for his time in attending said business; and the said account having been duly examined by Mr. Nathaniel Mumford, Thomas Greene and Gideon Mumford, Esqs., who reported a balance of £380 12s.2d., lawful money, due to the said Ambrose Page; which being considered by this Assembly, ー

It is voted and resolved, that the said report be, and the same is hereby, accepted; and that said balance be paid the said Ambrose Page, out of the general treasury.