The Admiral acquainted the Commissioners of the Customs that he had ordered the Canceaux to remain at Falmouth for the protection of their Officers, and other friends to Government, who were threatened by the Bulk of the People.
About this time the Garrison were under great Apprehensions for the Safety of a Transport daily expected from England with Cloathings, Necessaries and Stores for the Troops; and it having been reported the Rebels designed to intercept her, the Nautilus was sent to cruize between Cape Ann and Cape Cod with Orders to seize all Ships and Vessels laden with Arms and Ammunition or Provisions, and to see them safe into Boston or put a sufficient force on board for that purpose. And the like Orders were issued to all the other Ships and Vessels of the Squadron.