Ordered, That Mr. Jno Murray be permitted to go on board the ship Dutchess of Gordon, (with. the port-master) and to return, he having been duly sworn that he will not convey any intelligence relative to the fortifications erecting for the defence of this city and Colony.

The Committee were informed the brigantine Elizabeth, John Palmer master, is ready to sail, and that a certificate is requested as :protection for her in case sfie should meet with any of the Colony cruisers. Thereupon a certificate was given in the words following, to wit:

It is hereby certified that the brigantine Elizabeth, Capt. John Palmer master, is laden on Continental account, at the port of New-York, by permission and direction of the Continental Congress. The said brigantine and master are hereby recommended to the favour, aid and protection of all friends to American liberty; and all friends to these Colonies are requested to protect her in-her voyage or in PC?rt.