Secys Office Halifax 17th April 1777
Sir.
The Lieutenant Governor having been inform'd that several Vessels are about to clear out for St Augustine, with an intention to carry their Cargoes to New York, and being apprehensive they may fall into the hands of the Rebels; I am to acquaint you that you inform them the Masters, ー that no pass will be granted them to Sail from this Harbour, and further that he will represent the whole of the proceedings to Lord Howe, if they Attempt to the Contrary of this notice. I am &c ー
(Sign'd) Richard Bulkeley
1. Dispatches and Letters of Governors, Lieutenant Governors, and Secretaries, Record Group 2, vol. 136, N. S. Arch. Bulkeley was Secretary of the Nova Scotia Council, and Newton was Collector of Customs.
