Resolved, That in the present allarming situation of our affairs, it is Highly expedient that no vessells should be suffered to depart this Port untill further orders from this board.

The Commodore was directed to stop all vessels from passing thro' the Chevaux de Frize

Ordered, That Capt'n William Brown do furnish a Guard for the Salt Vessels, when applied to by the Salt Committee for that purpose.