[Philadelphia] Thursday, November 16, 1775
On motion made, Resolved, That two small swift sailing vessels be provided for packets, to be under the direction of the Congress.
Ordered, That Mr. R[obert] Morris of this city, be appointed to provide said vessels, and that he be directed to get one ready to sail as soon as possible, and the other in a month hence.
That a Committee of three be appointed to devise ways and means for employing these vessels to the best advantage.
The Members chosen, Mr. [Thomas] Lynch, Mr. R[obert] Morris, and Dr. [Benjamin] Franklin.
Sundry papers from the general Court of the colony of Massachusetts bay, being laid before the Congress, and read,
Resolved, That the same be referrred to a committee of 7.
The members chosen, Mr. [Thomas] Johnson, Mr. [Roger] Sherman, Mr. W[illiam] Livingston, Mr. [Samuel] Ward, Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson, Mr. [William] Hooper, and Mr. [Benjamin] Harrison.