[Philadelphia] Thursday, November 23, 1775
The Committee for fitting out 4 armed vessels brought in a set of rules for the government of the American Navy, and articles to be signed by the officers and men employed in that service, which were read, and ordered to lie on the table for the perusal of the members.
The Committee of 7 to whom General Washington's letter was referred, brought in their report, which was read, and ordered to lie on the table for the perusal of the members.
Resolved, That these reports be taken into consideration to Morrow.
1. Ford, ed., JCC, III, 364, 365.