[Watertown] Friday, January 26, 1776. Afternoon.
Ordered, That Mr. Speaker, Col. [Azor] Orne, and Mr. [William] Story, with such as the Hon. Board may join, be a Committee to examine the late Act of this Court for encouraging the fitting out armed Vessels, and the Resolves of the Hon. Continental Congress, relative to the Capture of Vessels; and report what is proper to be done thereon.
1. Journal of the House of Representatives, Mass. Arch.