A petition from Captain W. Budden was presented to Congress and read; Whereupon,

Resolved, That midshipman [John] Draper² be offered in exchange for Captain W[illiam] Budden.

The committee appointed to confer with his Excellency General Washington, Major General [Horatio] Gates and Brigadier General [Thomas] Mifflin, brought in a farther report, which was read:

Whereupon,

Resolved, That an animated address be published to impress the minds of the people with the necessity of their now stepping forward to save their country, their freedom and property.

That a committee of four be appointed to prepare the address.

The members chosen, Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson, Mr. [George] Wythe, Mr. S[amuel] Adams, and Mr. [Edward] Rutledge.

The Committee of Claims reported, that there is due,

To Walter Stewart, for his expences in going on board the Liverpool frigate, the sum of 8 15/90 dollars:³

Ordered, That the said accounts be paid.