[Annapolis] Wednesday, July 3, 1776.
On motion, Resolved, That the Council of Safety be empowered to fit out, as soon as may be, three vessels with a number of guns, not exceeding ten each, and also any number of armed boats not exceeding six, for the service and defence of this colony, and to order such of the vessels in the service of this colony as they may think necessary, to cruise on the eastern shore, for the protection thereof.
1. Maryland Convention, 10.