[York, Pa.] Thursday, June 18, 1778
The Marine Committee brought in a report; Whereupon,
Resolved, That the commissioners of the respective continental navy boards, and the persons by them appointed to constitute marine courts martial, be authorized to administer oaths when acting on such courts martial, and that the said commissioners have also authority to administer oaths in cases where they may be necessary upon the settlement of such marine accounts as may come under consideration of the said commissioners.