The King having been pleas'd, by His Order in Council of the 22d Novr 1775 to prohibit under certain restrictions, and with certain exceptions therein mention'd, the exporting out of this Kingdom, or carrying Coastwise Gunpowder, Salt Petre, or any sort of Arms or Ammunition for three Months longer; We send you herewith a Copy of the said Order in Council, and do hereby most strictly require and direct you to use your best endeavours to intercept seize and bring into Port, during the Time therein specified, all Ships and Vessels whatever having on board Gunpowder, Salt petre, or any sort of Arms or Ammunition shipp'd or laden on board them in the Ports of this Kingdom (except asin the said Order in Council is excepted) and intended to be transported into parts beyond the Seas, or carried Coastwise, without leave or Permission in that behalf first obtained from his Majesty or His Privy Council.
Sandwich J. Buller Palmerston
Given &c. the 2d Decr 1775 ー
To The respective Flag Officers,
Captains & Commanders of
His Majts Ships & Vessels 2
By &c. P.S.
