Resolved, That the governor and the council be authorised and empowered to take such of the sails and rigging belonging to the ship Defence as may be spared from said ship and are necessary for fitting out the gallies heretofore directed to be built for the protection of our bay and harbours; and also such of her guns and military stores as may be useful and necessary for the said gallies. That they be authorised and empowered to appoint a commodore or commander in chief for said gallies, who shall have the care and superintendance over the whole, and who shall from time to time apply to the governor and the council for their directions. That the governor and the council be requested to cause the ship Defence, together with her tackle, apparel, and furniture, not necessary for the purpose above mentioned, to be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, for the benefit of the state, the money arising from such sale to be paid to the treasurer of the western shore, subject to the orders of the general assembly, or the governor and the council. That such of the officers belonging to the said ship, who are desirous to continue in the service of the state, shall be retained by the governor and the council at their discrection, and shall have command in the gallies or in the artillery company to be raised for the service of the state. That the sailors on board the said ship shall have their election to remain in the gallies on the pay of this state till their time of service be expired, or be discharged. That the marines on board said ship have their election to serve in the gallies, or be enlisted in the artillery company abovementioned. That the governor and the council be authorised and empowered to settle and adjust, by arbitration or otherwise, the dispute subsisting between the state and captain William Stone, relative to his claim of the brigantine Friendship, or any other matter depending thereon. Sent to the senate for concurrence by Mr. Smoot and Mr. Read.