An estimate or account from Abraham Lott, Esq. agent-victualler for His Majesty's ships in this port, was read; and Abraham Lott, Esq. being so indisposed as to be confined to his house, by one of the Secretaries, requested a conference with some member or members of this Congress.

Ordered, That Mr. Clarkson, Mr. Walton and Mr. Sears, be a committee to confer with Abraham Lott, Esq. and also to report to this Congress on the Letter of Abraham Lott, Esq. requesting to permit the ship Asia's boats to get beer and water at Brooklyn; and also on the quantities of provisions proper to be supplied to the said ship.

The committee appointed to confer with Abraham Lott, Esq. agent for victualling His majesty's ships, reported that they had conferred with him, and are of the opinion that the best method of supplying the said ship with beer and water, is to let her be supplied from Brooklyn ferry, with beer and water as usual; and that she be supplied with provisions weekly, agreeable to the order of this Congress.

Resolved, therefore, That the said ship have leave to be supplied with beer and water from Brooklyn ferry as usual; and that they be supplied with provisions weekly, agreeable to the former resolution of this House.