Resolved, That the Secret Committee and Marine [committee] be discharged from fitting out vessels with cargoes to Bermudas, for purposes expressed in the resolutions of Congress, of [June 6, 1776].

Resolved, That Mr. [George] Walton be appointed a member of the Marine Committee, in the room of Mr. [Button] Gwinnett, who is absent.

The Marine Committee, to whom it was referred to enquire into the conduct of Commodore Hopkins, brought in their report, which was read:

Ordered, To lie on the table, to be taken into consideration on Monday next.