Capt. Joseph Turpin having attended according to order, and been conferred with respecting the command of the brigantine Comet,

Resolved, That Capt. Joseph Turpin be appointed to the command of the colony brigantine Comet.

And a commission was made out accordingly, signed, dated this day, and delivered to Capt. Turpin.

Ordered, That Capt. Turpin do immediately take the command of the brigantine Comet, examine and make a return to this Board of her state and condition, and use the utmost diligince in fitting her for service.

Capt. Simon Tufts, commander of the colony scooner Defence, returned yesterday from a cruize, attended, and made a report thereof.

Ordered, That Capt. Tufts do take on board two months provisions, and kepthis vessel in constant readiness to put to sea.