Order'd, that Capt [John] Ayres attend th,e board relative to the prize of the Alfred, which Capt Jones reported he left five days ago, bound to the Southward.² Capt Ayres attended, & acquainted the Board, that his Main Mast was broken; thereby disabled from pursuing the purpose of intercepting the Prize. —

Capts [John] Skimmer & [Daniel] Waters, attended the Board, about going with their Vessels after the Alfred's prize: Reported that they were unprepar'd & cou'd not proceed on the Cruize. —

Order'd, Capt [John Foster] Williams to fix out the Briga Massachusetts, of which he is appointed Capt. —

Great Complaints have been offer'd to the Board against the Commanders of the Forts at Hull, & on the Castle; relative to firing at Ships, (belonging to the Continent) entering the Harbor

Voted, that James Swan be Secretary to this Board, until! Mr Austin return to Town. —

Order'd, that he be qualified for the Office by taking the Oath; which was done, and a Copy is now on file. —

Mr [John] Brown, a Committee to Charter Mr Sargeants Vessel, Reported, That Mr Sargent will deliver the Schooner ready for the Sea; he receiving a gratuity of £20. in lieu of Commissions, 8/P Ton P Month, and that he be insured against all risques. —

Order'd, that a Letter be written to the Continental Agent, recommending his ordering one or more Schooners to go after the Alfred's prize immediately. — ³