A letter, of the 26, from Governor Johnson, of Maryland, enclosing a copy of a letter, from the said governor, to James Nicholson, captain of the Virginia, and of Captain Nicholson's answer, being received was read:

Resolved, That the same be referred to the Marine Committee, and that they report thereon to morrow.

That the said committee be directed to order Captain Nicholson to dismiss all the men he has impressed, and not to depart with the frigate till further orders.²

Resolved, That two members be added to the said committee:

The members chosen, Mr. P[hilip] Livingston for New York and Mr. W[illiam] Smith, for Maryland.