Resolved, that the Honourable the Congess, have from the commencement of the war with Great Britain, considered the security of Hudson's river as an object of the utmost importance to the safety of America: and thereupon, ordered at the Continental expense the erecting of fortifications thereon, and by various resolutions empowered the Commander-in-Chief, and the late Convention of this State, to obstruct the navigation thereof and to build vessels of war for its security.

Resolved, That it appears to this Council from the representations of the Honourable Major-General Putnam, of the fourth instant, that it is necessary for the defence of the river that the Continental galleys now in Hudson's river be fitted and manned; and that the general cause of America may not suffer by any delay in manning the same.

Resolved, That Captain Cook, who is commander of the Lady Washington galley, by appointment from His Excellency General Washington be requested to cause the said galleys to be properly manned and fitted for service and that this Council. will advance the money necessary for that purpose.