Sir: We've obtained two sloops, two brigs, and two large ships, for the purpose of obstructing the channel at Fort Washington. One of the sloops, the Clinton, heretofore purchased by the Committee, we found here; the other we've ordered from Fort Montgomery. The two brigs are here also, one of which belongs to Malcom, Kip & Lott; the other is a New-England vessel, about one hundred and twenty tons burthen, loaded with wheat, staves, and a considerable quantity of inch boards. The wheat and staves we've ordered to be stored; but sent down the boards for publick use. The ships are in Esopus Creek; owners, Messrs. Franklin. They are two very fine vessels, in the building of which much extraordinary pains have been taken, both as to timber and workmanship. On our going there, we ordered them to be hauled out, and expect they will proceed to Fort Washington this day. The two sloops, the Clinton and that from Fort Montgomery, we think are almost arrived by this time, as the Clinton sailed yesterday, with a fair wind, and the other must have proceeded from the fort shortly after the Clinton's arrival there; and as to the brigs, we shall be able to despatch them to-day also. The Cambden, Captain Castle, with near two thousand feet plank, and Captain Donaldson, with upwards of six thousand ditto, sailed yesterday also. The ships and brigs aforesaid we are to have appraised by the time they are ready to set off from here, and we imagine the ships will run very high.

Our stock of money is very low, and our contracts far exceeding the sum we were furnished with. The demands on this Committee are frequent and urgent. Upon these considerations, we hope the Convention will, by some means or other, furnish us with a further supply. We are, sir [&c.]

Robt. Yates, Chairman.