Voted, That two companys, as soon as they can be properly mustered & Equipt be sent to guard the sea coast for the present.

Whereas in the course of the present disputes, it may be necessary to Import on the Risque of the Colony a Quantity of Military Stores,

Resolved, That the Commt of Supplies be and hereby are impowered & directed to import or cause to be Imported from any place whatever such & so many stores aforesd not exceeding the value of three Thousand Pounds L.M. & the same to risque at their discretion, or without making Insurance on the vessels or cargoes which may be so employed, sent out or imported.