[New York] Die Lunae, 4 ho. P.M.
June 3d, 1776.
Mr. Randall from the committee appointed to take into consideration Colo. Malcolm's draft of the depth of water in the channel, reported as follows, to wit:
Your committee do report that from the best intelligence they have obtained, the obstructing the navigation of Hudson's river, although a difficult and laborious undertaking, is nevertheless in our opinion practicable, wherefore they do report that they conceive it to be an object worthy of the public attention, and proper to be submitted to the consideration of His Excellency Genl. Washington.
By order of the committee,
Thos. Randall,
Chairman,
The House having heard the above report, do approve of the same.
Ordered, That Mr. [Gouverneur] Morris, Mr. Randall and Colo. [John] Broome, be a committee to wait on Genl. Putnam with the said report.
The House being informed that Lord Stirling has signified his willingness to go with such persons as this House shall appoint and give his aid and advice in sounding the channel.
Ordered, That Mr. Randall, Mr. [William] Mercier and Mr. Shaw be requested to attend Lord Stirling on Wednesday next to sound the harbour, and that Mr. Shaw provide three boats for that purpose.
