The Committee of both Houses appointed to take into consideration the representation of Capt John Fisk take leave to Report.ー

That the Honble Richard Derby Junr Esqr be Directed as soon as may be to alter the Spars, & Rigging of the Tyrannicide from that of a Sloop to a Brigantine and to lay his Accounts before this Court for Examination and Allowance, and in order, that this matter may be effected expeditiously ー the Honble Board are Desired to Issue their warrant on the Treasurer in favour of the said Richard Derby Jr Esqr for such Sum of Money as they judge may be Necessary for the purpose aforesaid, the said, Derby, being accountable therefor.ー

Read, & Accepted.

Resolved that this State will furnish the Agent for building the Continental Ships at Newbury port with a sufficient number of Guns for one of them, and afford him every other assistance in their power, in fitting out and maning said Ship; provided leave can be obtained from the Hon: Congress for said Vessel to cruize on this Coast for the protection of the Trade thereof. ー The Agent engaging to reimburse all the Expences this State shall incur in fitting out, & manning said Ship, and return said Guns, whenever said Ship shall be otherwise employ'd.