Sir

I have the honour to transmit to Congress the enclosed Resolve of the General Court passed the 18th. Instant, relative to the fitting for the Sea, the Continental Frigate Hancock of 32 Guns, now at Newbury Port. If this Frigate with the other at the same Port could be expeditiously fitted out, it is very probable several of the Enemy's Cruizers, which have much infested our Coast, would be soon brought in, and made a valuable addition to the naval strength of the united States.

You will please to lay the said Resolve before the hon'ble Congress, whose Speedy determination, corresponding with the Resolve, may be attended with many happy Consequences. In the mean time every aid in our power will be given to the Continental Agent, for getting the said Frigates in readiness with the utmost Expedition. ー In the name of the Council of the State of Massachusetts Bay I am with great Respect [&c.]