Lt. Samll Bartram of the brig Defence is dismissed from his office on account of his infirmity.

Samll Smedley is promoted to be First Lieutenant of the brig Defence instead of Lt. Samll Bartram dismissed.

Henry Billings is appointed Second Lieutenant of the brig Defence instead of Samll Smedley promoted.

Bebee [Edward Beebe] is appointed Master of the brig Defence instead of Josiah Burnam resigned.

Voted, That orders be given for the brig Defence to sail on a cruise for three months, and that in case Capt. [Seth] Harding is unable to sail the first lieutenant to take the command.

Orders to be given for distribution of the last prize taken by the brig Defence.

Voted, That discretionary orders be given to the commander of the Defence to join with other privateers if thought best in an expedition against the vessells and wood-cutters at Shelter Island.