[Philadelphia] Friday 23 Feb.
[Samuel] Ward Chairman of the Secret Comee informed Congress that 2 of the Continental Vessels with Merchandize are taken by the British Men of war 2 and desired to know Whether other Two shall be sent which was carried in the Affirmative after Debateć¼
1. Richard Smith's Diary, LC.
2. The brig Greyhound, and the ship Peggy.