Resolved, That the continental Navy Board, or board of assistants to the. Marine Committee, be empowered to direct the commanders of the several continental ships, gallies, and other armed vessels, now in the Delaware, to co-operate with the naval force of Pensylvania in defending the several. passes thereof, should the enemy make any attempts thereon.

Resolved, That the commanders of the said ships, gallies, and armed vessels; obey the orders and instructions of the said Board; and that it be recommended to them to exert their utmost abilities in opposing the enemy's ships that may attempt passing up the said river.