[Watertown] Tuesday, February 20, 1776.
The Secretary came into the House and said,
Mr. Speaker, I am directed by a Major Part of the Hori. Council to inform this House, that they have consented to the enacting of the following Bills, viz.
An Act for encouraging the fixing out of Armed Vessels, to defend the Sea-Coasts of America, and for erecting a Court to try and condemn all Vessels that shall be found infesting the same.
1. Journal of the House of Representatives, Mass. Arch.
