[Wilmington] Tuesday Januy 2. 1776.
Capt Batchelder applied for Leave to clear out his Brig in Ballast for Newyork.
Resolved, That no vessel whatever in this Port Clear out for any other Port until further Orders from this Committee or a superior power, & that Capt Batchelder be served with a Copy of this Order.
1. Secretary of State Papers (Committees of Safety 1774-1776), NCDAH.