The affair of the two armed vessels (being a principal occasion of this meeting) was taken up and largely discoursed. Letters received from a number of gentlemen from N. Haven, Middletown, Wethersfield 8c relating to it read, &c. Capt. [John] Deshon, Mr. [Nathaniel] Shaw and Capt Giles Hall were present on that account and discoursed with &c., and they retired; and on further consideration &c, this Council are of opinion and do resolve, that Wm. Williams and Nathel Wales, Esqrs together with Capt. Deshon and Capt. Hall be a committee to [visit] Norwich, New London, and by the sea coasts to New Haven, and to Middletown, Hartford, &c. to enquire after and find out proper and suitable vessels for the purpose, the terms on which they may be had, the proper manning of them, the terms on which officers and men may be had &c, and give proper directions for preparing carriages for the cannon at N. Haven which may be wanted, and what may be proper and necessary &c &thereof make report to this Council on Wednesday the 2d of August next, to which time this Council is to be adjourned.