Sir./

We wrote to you a few Minutes ago, but since we sent off that Letter, it has occurred to us, that it would be very necessary to have the Determination of Congress as to what they would have done with the Frigates & other Continental Vessels now in the Port in Case of extreme Emergency. Whether they would choose to have them burnt, or sunk or fall into the Enemy's Hands; & whom they would trust with the Execution of their Resolves to this Purpose. We sincerely hope such an Emergency will not happen, but think it prudent to provide against it. We are [&c.]