The State Navy Board informed the Council that "the Congress has empowered the Continental Navy Board to purchase twelve Vessels, to be fitted out as Fire Ships, & that the Continental Navy Board, had applied to them to fit out those Vessels," & ask the Council to signify their approbation of the measure, and at the same time informing them, that there is combustibles for Four Fire Ships now ready.

On consideration, Agreed, That the Council approve of the State Navy Board undertakeing to fit out the Fire Ships, ordered by Congress & recommend to the Navy Board, to take care that there is no misunderstanding respecting the mode of paying this expence.