No. 2.

On the report of the Committee consisting of Mr. Gorham, Mr. Fitzsimons & Mr. Holten, to whom was referred a Memorial from Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Williamson.

Ordered that the Secretary for foreign affairs forward to the British General and Admiral Commanding at New York a Copy of the papers laid before Congress by Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Williamson, Delegates from the State of North Carolina, respecting the capture of a flag that justice may be done.