On motion made, Resolved, That despatches be sent to the colony agents in England, by Mr. [Robert] Morris's vessel, which will be ready to sail on Monday next.

The committee to whom the intercepted letters were referred, brought in their report, which being read and agreed to,

Resolved, That it be recommitted to the same Committee, and that they have the extracts agreed to published, together with an authentic account of the capture of Chambly and St. John's, and to have 1000 copies struck off to go with the dispatches.

That the said committee prepare a letter to the colony agents to go by Mr. Morris's vessel.

The Congress then resumed the consideration of the report of the Committee on General Washington's letter, and the same, being again read and after being debated, referred till to Morrow

A petition from Downham Newton, was presented and read.

Resolved, That the same be committed to a committee of three.

The members chosen, Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson, Mr. [Andrew] Allen, and Mr. [John] Jay.

A petition from Captain Dugal McGregor, was presented and read.

Resolved, that the same be referred to the committee of 3 above appointed to whom Downham Newton's petition is referred.