Resolved, That a committee of 5 be appointed to make an estimate of the number of cannon, that may be wanted for the defence of the United Colonies, and to devise ways and means for procuring them, and that it be an instruction to the said committee to enquire how large cannon can be cast in this country.

The members chosen, Mr. (Henry] Wisner, Mr. (Stephen] Hopkins, Mr. [John] Rogers, Mr. (Andrew] Allen, and Mr. (Robert Treat] Paine.

Resolved, That no bought indented servants be employed on board the fleet, or in the army of the United Colonies, without the consent of their masters.

Resolved, That it be recommended to the committee of safety of Pensylvania, to enquire into the character of the recruits or privates taken on board the Rebecca and Frances transport, and to dismiss such as may, with safety to the United Colonies, be discharged.