Resolved, That John Hazlewood Esqr be directed to give immediate and express orders in writing to the Commanders of the Fire Ships, Armed Boats and Fire Rafts, that they order the Men under their Command to be mustered every morning and Evening in order to attend to their duty; and that no Officer or Man absent himself without the Special leave of the said John Hazlewood Esqr.

This day appointed Mr John Smith to take the management and direction of building, finishing and launching the Chevaux de Frizes, and gave him instructions to purchase 30 M feet of 2 Inch Pine Plank, with a Letter to Captain Jonathan Williams of the Jerseys.

Joseph Wade is appointed to the Command of the Province Sloop at £7 10 P month with two Rations.