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The 23d yours of the 14th of Decemr came to hand p Monsieurs Penet and De'pliarne ー every necessary Assistance for Expediting their Journey was afforded without Delay ー they set out the Next Morning ー You shall be made acquainted with the Expence incurrd on their Account when the same is known ー

The 28th instant at Evening Our General Assembly adjourned. There is great Unani[m]ity in our Common Cause, Among others they passed... A Resolve to provide so that we shall have two Armed Vessels ー One of 16 Carriage Guns, the other 14 ー with a Schooner called the Spy of 4 carriage Guns ー and four Row Galleys ー