On motion Resolved, That the Council of Safety be empowered to sell the schooner Resolution, after removing her military and other stores, and her sails, rigging, anchors and cables.

Resolved, That no merchant vessel belonging to any inhabitant of this state, sail from this state without licence from the Council of Safety, or the committee of observation for the county from. which the vessel shall sail, and that no such licence be granted before the captain of such vessel shall make oath, or affirmation (if a quaker) as to the contents of his cargo, and that he will use his best endeavours to prevent such cargo, and every part thereof, from being landed in any part of the dominions of the king of Great-Britain, or otherwise going into the hands of the enemies of America; and further shall give bond with good security, that he will not land such cargo, or any part thereof, in any port, island, or territory, subject to the king of Great-Britain, nor sell or dispose of the said cargo, or any part thereof, to the enemies of America; and the owners of the cargo shall also make oath, or affirmation (if a quaker) that the said cargo, and no part thereof, belongs to or is for the use or benefit of any inhabitant of Great-Britain, Ireland, or any of the dominions subject to the king of Great-Britain.