Commodore [Thomas] Seymour informed the Board that the Commanders of the Continental Vessels, the Wasp and the Fly, had received and detained divers Men belonging to the Armed Boats of this State, and declare their Intentions of receiving and detaining as many more of the said men as they shall be able to obtain; therefore,

Resolved, That Commodore Seymour be directed to apply to the Board of War, (or to the Marine Committee, if they are now Sitting,) and inform them of this Circumstance, And request an order for the return of the Men belonging to our Boats, which from the Justice of the request, this Board have the Strongest confidence will be immediately granted.

1. Pennsylvania Colonial Records (Philadelphia and Harrisburg, 1851-1852), X, 777-78.