The following Messages [received from the House] to wit:

Mr Speaker & Gentlemen of the Senate

This House being informed that the Row Gallies lately Built by the State of Virginia in or near this State, are about to be removed out of this, ahd Considering how Ruinous it may prove to the Commerce of this State to leave the same without any defence, have appointed a Committee to enquire and make report on the defence immediately Necessary for Oc[r]acock Inlet and the ports of Beaufort and Roanoke, and also to enquire what Security or benefit this State is likely to derive from the said Row Gallies &c Our Resolve upon the Subject we herewith send you and request your House to appoint a Committee to act Jointly with our Committee on this Occasion.