Whereas it has been practiced heretofore, to bring before the Council, the Crews belonging to those Vessels, which have been taken by the Captains, commissioned, or acting under this Colony; by Means whereof the Public Charge has been needlessly increased:

Therefore, Ordered, That no Men belonging to Vessels, taken as aforesaid, excepting the Masters and Passengers, if any there be, be hereafter brought before the Council, unless there shall be a special Order of Council therefor.