Copies made of a number about six depositions taken at New London of the conduct of some New York provision vessels throwing themselves into the enemies hands &c., in order to send Gen. Washington: originals for the [Continental] Congress.

On repeated application from Genl Washington &c.: Ordered, that Capt. [Theophilus] Stanton of the row-galley Shark shall, in addition to the ordered before, immediately repair to Genl Washington at New York and subject himself to the command of said general until further orders.

Voted and ordered, That Capt. [Seth] Harding of the brig Defence immediately cause said brig to be fitted and repaired with necessay repairs, and that he cruise in the Sound and in proper places and grounds, for the best advantage and interest of the Colony.