Gentlemen/

By certain Resolves passed in Congress the 11th Instt we are empowered to direct the Commanders of the Continental Vessels of War now in the Delaware to co-operate with the Naval Force of the State in the Defence of the several Passes thereof, should an Attempt be made upon them by the Enemy. For the better carrying the Intention of these Resolves into Execution, we think it would be very proper that this Board should have a personal Conference with the Navy Board of the State, on the Subject. If you should be of the same Opinion, we wish you would appoint a Time & Place either to Day or Tomorrow, for the Purpose, & we will attend accordingly² We are gentlemen [&c.]