On Motion Ordered Thomas Cushing Esqr be directed to make some Alterations in the-Orders agreed upon by the Board last Saturday to Capt John Clouston Commander of the Armed Sloop Freedom and that similar Orders be given to Capt [Simeon] Sampson Commander of the Brig Independence as Also similar Orders be given to Capt John Foster Williams Commander of the Sloop [Republic].²

On Motion Ordered That the Secretary be directed to apply to Mr Edes Printer and get printed forwith 1000 Copies of General Instructions agreed upon in Congress April 3d last to the Commanders of private Ships or Vessels of War authorizing them to make Captures of British Vessels and Cargoes.

Simeon Sampson's Muster Roll of Oficers and Men on board the Brig Independence to the 22d September last Read and Ordered that a Warrant be drawn on the Treasury for £ 670 ー in part of Wages due on said Roll a Warrant was drawn accordingly and Signed by 15 of the Council.

Letter from the Honorable William Seaver Esqr relative to some Repairs wanting to the Brigt Independence as Also some Provisions Read and Ordered That the Honorable Mr Seaver be appointed Agent and he hereby is directed to supply the said Brig with such Stores and other Articles as may be necessary to equip said Brig for the Sea. Ordered the Secretary draft an Order for this Purpose which was read and Accepted.

Bonds being given by Walter Hatch Simeon Sampson and Samuel Nutting a Commision was issued out to the said Walter Hatch as Commander of the Schooner Hope.