Resolved, That the commissioners appointed to fit out the ship Prosper, be, and they are hereby authorized and empowered to take such measures as to them shall appear most effectual, to prevent all indirect communication and correspondence with the ships of war in Rebellion Road.

Ordered, That the Secretary, as Chairman of the Committee of Observation, be empowered to employ a proper person or persons to see the delivery of provisions permitted to be sent for the use of the men of war, in such manner, as is most likely to prevent an improper correspondence being carried on, and the quantity of provisions permitted, being exceeded.