A letter from General Washington of the 15th ...

Resolved, That the same be referred to a committee of three;

The members chosen, Mr. [George] Read, Mr. [George] Clinton, and Mr. [Carter] Braxton.

A letter from Elizabeth Seymour, widow of the late master of the Cabot, was presented to Congress, and read:

Resolved, That the same be referred to the Marine Committee.

The Committee of Claims reported, that there is due,

To Timothy Shalor for expences in bringing prisoners from Egg Harbour, the sum of £14.1.1 ー 37.5 dollars.

Ordered, That the same be paid.

The Marine Committee having recommended gentlemen for captains of the Hornet and Wasp, the Congress proceeded to an election, and the ballots being taken, and examined,

Mr. [William] Hallock was elected captain of the Hornet; and,

[Charles] Alexander captain of the Wasp.
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