The Committee appointed to Contract for building a Ship, informing the Board from the unfitness of the Season, and the many difficulties they forsee in the execution of the work, they apprehend she will not be compleated so early the next Year as the public service may require; therefore,

Resolved, That the said Committee be authorized to make an immediate purchase, and equip any Ship they may think suitable for the purpose.

Resolved, That Mr. [Thomas] Wharton, Mr. [Robert] Whyte, Mr. [George] Clymer, & Mr. [John] Nixon, the Committee of Pilots, be desired to hire a pilot Boat to cruise in the Bay of Delaware, as an Express or Intelligence Boat.