Moved by Cap. [John] Deshon, that Cap. Niles, of the armed schooner Spy, informs that there is a vessel at Sag Harbour, Long Island, loading with provisions &c., said to be bound to Nantucket without any proper permit, and is suspected to be designed for the use of the ministerial troops, and that he desires direction whether he shall prevent her &c.

Ordered, That a copy of a resolve of the Continental Congress, respecting the exportation of provisions from any of the United Colonies &c. pass'd about the 6th of Nov. inst.,² be sent to said Niles for his direction.