[Philadelphia] Wednesday, July 29, 1778
Two memorials from the Hon. the Sieur Gérard, one respecting a deserter from the frigate Chimère, and the other respecting the sailing of the said frigate, were laid before Congress and read:1
Ordered, That they be referred to the Marine Committee.
The Marine Committee laid before Congress two letters, one dated 18 May, the other 1 June, from John Wereat, continental agent in Georgia, complaining of the conduct of Colonels White and Elbert, in the sale of three vessels captured from the enemy, and other papers relating thereto:2 Whereupon,
Ordered, That the Marine Committee take proper measures for referring to the governor and council of Georgia an enquiry into the conduct of Colonels White and Elbert, in the complaint against them by Mr. John Wereat, to give the said colonels an opportunity of being heard in their defence; and that the result of the said enquiry be reported to Congress as soon as may be.
A petition from Hector M'Neil was read:3
Ordered, That it be referred to the Marine Committee.