On motion, to establish a proper rank between the officers of the land and sea forces, of this colony.

Whereas it is expedient for the public service, that a proper rank should be established between the officers in the navy, and between the officers in the navy and 'the officers in the land forces of this colony: Therefore it is

Resolved, That rank be established in the following manner: The captain of a ship or frigate, of not less than twenty guns, all not less than nine-pounders, of three years standing, to rank with a colonel. The captain of a ship or frigate, as aforfsaid, of less than three years standing, to rank with a lieutenant-colonel. The captain of a ship that does not carry twenty guns; all not less than nine-pounders, to rank with a major. The master or commander of a snow or brigantine, scooner or sloop, each carrying not less than fifty men, to rank with a captain of foot. And, Lieutenants in the navy to rank with lieutenants of foot.