Whereas advice has been received that a large Fleet of the Enemies Ships have been discovered near Block Island, & as it is uncertain whether they are bound to New Port or farther to the Northward; and it being of great importance that the earliest intelligence should be obtained, of that Fleets approach to our Coasts, if they should be coming this way — Resolved,
that the Honble the Board of War be and hereby are directed ^A & impowered to Send out a Suitable Vessel to make discovery, ^B if they shall apprehend such Measure to be necessary

Sent up for Concurrence
J Warren Spkr

In Council Decr 3d 1776.
Read & concurred with the following Amendments (vizt) at A. dele & impowered. and dele from B. to B and insert, of the motions of the Enemys. Fleet

Sent down for Concurrence
John Avery Dpy Secy

In the House of Representa[tives] Decr 3 1776
Read & Concurred

J Warren Spkr