The session was commenced by Speaker Stanisław Małachowski from Poland-Ukraine, followed by Senator Kazimierz Plater from Trakai, the Presiding Officer of the Committee for Courland Affairs, who announced the completion of the committee's work, now awaiting the decisions of the Houses of Congress. Then, Representative Stanisław Niemcewicz from Brest on the Bug, the secretary of this committee, gave an extensive report on the proceedings and requests submitted by the Duke of Courland, as well as by the courlandish gentry and cities. A draft resolution concerning Courland affairs, read by congressional secretary Jan Łuszczewski, was then deliberated upon by Congress.

Thereafter, a proposal titled 'Reward of Valiant Deeds' was unanimously transformed into law, stating:

“Reward of Valiant Deeds. As the defense of our Constitution and independence heavily relies on the bravery and valor of our Armed Forces, We, The President, with the consent of the Confederated Houses of Congress of The Union, and in accordance with the established Law titled: The President’s Command over the Armed Forces of The Union — decree that 1.5 million Polish złotys from the Treasury of The Union are allocated as a reward for soldiers of all ranks who demonstrate exceptional valor in the war that now threatens us. Such a reward is to be decided by The President through a Commission composed of Officers. Widows and orphans of fallen soldiers of this war, of any rank, will have first rights to this fund, specifically to use half of the salary previously received by their husbands; should the war not occur, this Fund of 1.5 million, or any sum remaining after the war, shall remain in The Union’s Treasury and not be used for any other rewards.”

President Stanisław August Poniatowski reported to Congress about the significant contributions made by Senator Castellan Maciej Radziwiłł from Vilnius, on behalf of the underage Prince Dominik Radziwiłł, in terms of armed men, ammunition, as well as castles ready for defense and suitable for use as magazines. He then presented a letter written to him by Castellan Radziwiłł, and after its reading by congressional secretary Jan Łuszczewski, a resolution was proposed to express Congress’ gratitude, which was unanimously adopted.

Speaker Stanisław Małachowski reported that two citizens, merchants from Warsaw, Messrs. Tauber and Jażewicz, made a donation to The Union of two six-pounder cannons.

The session was adjourned until the following day.

Topics: Marshal of the Polish-Ukrainian Confederation; Delegation for Courland Affairs; Reward for Acts of Valor; Defense of the Constitution and Independence of the Republic; Royal Command over the Armed Forces; Fund for Soldiers; Orphaning of Prince Maciej Radziwiłł; Contribution of Prince Dominik Radziwiłł to Defense; Presiding Officer of the Delegation for Courland Affairs;