Voted That the two Fireships procured & received from the Gov^r. and Council of the State of Rhode Island be fitted out for purpose of destroying the Enemys Ships off Newport harbour and that the Agent pay for the same.—¹

Voted That Cap^t. Richard Palmes be Appointed Captain of marines on board the Continental Ship Warren John Hopkins Esq^r. Commander and that he have leave of absence for three weeks—²

Voted That all able bodied Seamen & others that are willing to Enter on board the Ship Providence Abram Whipple Esq^r. Commander designed on an Expedition to Rhode Island shall receive wages for each and every day Six shillings and be dis­charged at the Expiration of the Expedition

Voted That as a further Encouragement all those that shall Enter on board said Ship for three Months shall receive a bounty of Forty dollars upon Entring and in Case the Ship does not proceed on a Cruise within that time they shall be discharged without any deduction for the bounty received—