Whereas, the Council of War are of opinion, that many Batteaus, Whale-Boats and other vessels, will immediately, or very soon be wanted in Charles River, and other places; and as there are not a sufficient number of such vessels to be now obtained; it is therefore,

Resolved, That it would be of publick utility to have one or more Master Carpenters immediately engaged in that service; and that this Resolve be immediately sent to [the Provincial] Congress for their consideration.

Mr. Daniel Taylor, of Concord, is empowered to impress a Carriage or Carriages for the bringing down the Oars from that Town to Cambridge.

On a motion made and seconded, Ordered, That William Goodwin have orders to fetch a number of Boats from Charlestown, and likewise orders to press Teams for the same purpose.

Voted, That Mr. Watson be directed and empowered to remove to Cambridge the Boats now in Menotomy River, and to impress what Carriages may be necessary.