ORDERED. that a Letter of Marque be granted to Cap^t John Latreyte of the Sloop Le Vengica he giving security and otherwise complying with the regulations of Congress. . . .

The following resolves were sent from the house of Assembly Viz^t

House of Assembly Wednesday February 11, 1778

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RESOLVED That his Honour the Governor and Council be empowered to procure the house at Thunderbolt commonly called the Oyster house for the reception of the Sick of the Continental Naval, and Land forces and treat with the proprietors of the same for that purpose as soon as possible.¹

A Letter from General Howe² containing the opinion as to the manning the Gallies with Continental Troops, and suggesting many reasons why it could not be done was laid before the Board.³