[Hartford] May [11] 17762
In the upper House
Jabez Huntington Esqr is appointed to confer with such Gentlemen as the lower House shall appoint on the expediency of giving Instructions to Capts Harden [Seth Harding] & [Robert] Niles, of the Colonys arm'd Vessells, relative to any Course to be undertaken by Them or either of Them, at this Time, & what Instructions may be proper to give. & make Report as soon as may be
Test George Wyllys Secry
In the lower House
Mr Burr, Colo Waterbury & Capt Seymour are joined a Comittee for the purposes in this Bill expressed
Test Titus Hosmer Clerk
We your Honors Comtee upon Consideration of this Bill take the Liberty to Report it as our opinion that his Honor the Governor be desired to give such Orders & Instructions to Capts Harding & Niles to proceed in a Cruise to the Eastward with the Colonys Armd Vessels as far & in Such manner & [as] he shall Judge best ー Signed P order
Jz Huntington
This report is accepted & approved
1. Conn. Arch., 1st Series, IV, 88a, 88b, ConnSL.
2. The date is approximated. The Assembly met on May 9, 1776, and adjourned on May 11.
