The Marine Committee, to whom the letters from General M'Dougal and Governeur Morris, respecting the manning and fitting two gallies for the defence of the North river, were referred, report, that they have taken the said letters into consideration, and are of opinion, that such gallies as may be necessary for the defence of the said river ought to be equipped, and their operations directed by the State of New York; for they find this kind of defence is undertaken by all the other States where it is found necessary.

Resolved, That the delegates of the State of New York be desired to inform the convention of that State, that the above report of the Marine Committee is accepted, and adopted, as the sense of Congress on this subject.²