[Annapolis] Wednesday 12 Feby 1777
In Council of Safety, Febry 12th 1777 —
Ordered That Captain [James] Campbell be requested to examine all Vessels departing from this Port, and that he suffer none to pass who have not obtained a Permit from the Commanding Officer of the Fort at Annapolis and that he prevent all Vessels from going down the Bay below Poplar Island —
1. Council of Safety Journal, 29 August 1775 to 20 March 1777, Md. Arch.
