The committee appointed to prepare the form of a commission, and instructions to commanders of private ships of war, brought in the same, which were read: ー The commission; being agreed to, is as follows:

Commission The delegates of the United Colonies of New Hampshire, &c. to all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting.: Know ye, that we have granted, and, by these presents, do grant license and authority to [blank]-mariner, commander of the [blank]. called [blank]-of the burthen of [blank] tons, or thereabouts, belonging to [blank} of [blank] in the colony of (blank] ffiOU:nting [blank] carriage guns, and navigated by' [blank] men, to fit out and set forth the said [blank] in a warlike manner, and by and with the said [blank] and the crew thereof, by force of arms, to attack, seize and take the ships and other vessels belonging to the inhabitants of Great Britain, or any of them, with their tackle, apparel, furniture, and ladings, on the high seas, or between high water and low water marks, and to bring the same to some convenient ports in the said colonies, in order that the courts which are or shall be there appointed to hear and determine causes, civil and maritime, may proceed, in due form, to condemn the said captures, if they be adjudged lawful prize; the said [blank] having given bond, with sufficient sureties, that nothing be done by the said [blank] or any of the officers, mariners, or company thereof, contrary to, or inconsistent with the usages and customs of nations, and the instructions, a copy of which is herewith delivered to him. And we will and require all our officers whatsoever to give succour and assistance to the said [blank] in the premises. This commission shall continue in force until the Congress shall issue orders to the contrary.

By order of the Congress Attest President. The Congress then took into consideration the draught of instructions; aI1d, after some time spent thereon, Resolved, That it be recommitted, and that it be an instruction to the committee, to fill up the blanks in said instructions as they shall think best.