Rules for the Government of the American Navy

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Thursday, November 23, 1775.

On motion made, Ordered, That one hundred and twenty Dollars be paid to Captain Hulbert, and charged to account of General Schuyler; and that said Hulbert, after stationing his men at the Fortresses on Hudson' s River, have leave to be absent ten days.

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The Committee for fitting out four Armed Vessels brought in a set of Rules for the government of the American Navy, and Articles to be signed by the officers and men employed in that service; which were read, and ordered to lie on the table for the perusal of the members.

The Committee of seven, to whom General Washington' s Letter was referred, brought in their Report; which was read, and ordered to lie on the table for the perusal of the members.

Resolved, That these Reports be taken into consideration to-morrow.

The Committee of Inspection of the City of Philadelphia laid before Congress information of importance, which was read.