In the House of Representatives Whereas the Town of Newbury Port did in the month of September last, lend to this State for the term of six Months, five Nine pound double fortified Cannon, with their Carriages and Appurtenances for the Use of the Ship Boston under the Command of Hector McNeill Esqr ー and Whereas the Time is now expired for the return of said Cannon and the Continental Agent has not been able to procure others to supply their place, on board said Ship; and moreover it appears by a Letter from the Marine Committee of Congress, that they are desirous of purchasing said Cannon, for the Use of said Ship, if this State are willing to dispose of them, therefore, Resolved, That there be allowed and paid to the Town of Newbury Port, out of the Treasury of this State, the Sum of Six Hundred and twenty one pounds sixteen Shillings & eleven pence in full for their Demands for said Cannon and Appurtenances, and that the same be charged in the Continental Account ー

In Council read and Concurred