Resolved, That the Chevaux de Frize be sunk in the river opposite the Fort, as has been agreed to; And that Capt. [Robert] White & Sam'l Morris, jun'r, be appointed a Committee to see the same done as soon as possible.

That the Boat built by Samuel Robins, be called the Ranger, & that Capt. James Montgomery take the command of her.

Resolved, That the Boat Built by John Rice, be called the Dickinson, And that he, the said John Rice take the Command of her.

That the Boat built by [Emanuel] Eyres, be called the Congress, And that Capt. John Hamilton take the command of said Boat.

Resolved, That Mr. John Nesbitt be appointed Pay Master to the Officers and Men to be employed on board the Armed Boats, and that he be allowed thirty Dollars P month for his services, and that this Committee pay for the Books, papers, &ca., that he may have occasion for in said service.

Resolved, That the Wages of the Lieutenants to be employed on Board the Armed Boats, be increased to fourteen Dollars P Month.

Resolved, That Mr. Benjamin Thompson be appointed Lieutenant to the Armed Boat called the Experiment.