The Subscribers beg leave to represent to the Genl Court, That two Armed Vessels, now under the command of Messrs Obrian [Jeremiah O'Brien] & [John] Lambert, have had orders, from time to time, from the Court, & have cost the public large Money, but have effected very little That Obrian is said to be now gone to Marblehead for Stores for a three Months Curize, & 'tis reported that he intimates, that he shall not pay any regard to the Orders of Court, & has offered one, if not both, those Vessels for Sale. And That a person now appears, who wou'd give the Cash for one of those Vessels. ー
From this Representation, 'tis suggested to the Court, whether it might not be conducive to tlie public good, that an enquiry be made into the property of said Vessels, & such measures be taken in the premises, as may Secure that interest in those Vessels, which belongs to the Colony. The Comtee tho't it their duty to make the above Representation & suggestion to the Honble Court.
Boston July 13th 1776.
| Benja Lincoln |
Solomon Lovell |
| J. Palmer |
John Bachellor |
| John Boswick |
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[Endorsed] In Council July 20th, 1776. Read & Comitted to Richd D[e]rby Thos Cushing Esqr & Jno Taylor Esqr to take the same under Consideration & Report
Jno Avery Dpy Secy
