A Number of Vessels having been sunk in the Channel of the River Patapsco near Whetstone Point for the Safety and Protection of Baltimore Town, and the Committee of Observation for Baltimore County having given Information to this Board by Letter dated 6th Inst. that their Boom is now laid down and so far secured, that they judge the Vessels that were sunk at Whetstone Point might be removed, Therefore Ordered [that] said Vesse[ls be raised] with all convenient Speed under the Directions of said Committee, and that Capt James Nicholson with the Ship Defence and her Tenders assist in executing this Order.