Upon a Motion Resolved that the Sloop Republic belonging to this State, be fitted immediatly for Sea. —

Resolv'd, That, a Committee be appointed to engage a Captain to Command said Sloop. — That Mr [Ellis] Gray be this Committee. —

Resolv'd, that a Committee be appointed to engage two or more Vessels, to go to Penobscot for loads of Lumber. — That, Mr [Samuel P.] Savage be this Committee. —

Resolved, That a Committee be chosen, to provide a Commander, who shall take charge of the Ship Julias Caesar, and get her fitted for Sea immediatly. — That Mr [John] Brown be this Committee. —

Resolved, That the President acquaint Mr Bigelow of Worcester, that this Board is ready to Contract with him for any quantity of Pork. —

Resolved, that the President move in the General Assembly to morrow, for leave to take into Possession, the Ship Julias Caesar, a quantity of flour at Pittsfield, and the Sloop Republic. — That Mr [Samuel Allyn] Otis be this Committee. —