In the House of Representatives, Whereas on the Evening of the 22d Instant advice was received by this Court, that a Ship Supposed to be the Milford Man of War, was in Ipswich Bay & had taken several Vessels, and Whereas this Court by their Committee have made Commodore Manley and Capt McNeil the Commanders of the Continental Frigates in this Port whose Ships are ready for Sailing, any further Supplies of Military Stores or Provisions that they might Judge necessary; and further advice being receiv'd that said British Ship still continues in our Bay, chasing and taking Vessels to the great loss of this and the United States Therefore

Resolved that it is the sense of this Court that said Captains ought immediately to put to Sea in pursuit of said Vessel or any other that may be infesting this Coast, with such private Armed Vessels as are ready to Join them, that the Enemies Ship may not any longer be permitted to pursue and take Vessels in our very Harbours to the great damage and disgrace of this & the United States and that Commodore Manly & Capt McNeil be furnished with Copies of this resolve.

Also that Commodore Manly be directed to notify the Captains of such Armed Vessels as can immediately put to Sea, that they may Join him accordingly —

In Council Read and Concurred
Consented to by fifteen of the Council.