Captain DeKay, according to a direction from this Congress, attending at the door, was called in and examined, and notes taken of his examination, which are filed. Captain DeKay gave an order in writing to the pilot and mate of the vessel, to bring up his vessel.

Ordered, That Col. [Alexander] McDougall take Captain Charles DeKay into custody, and keep him safely until the further order of this Congress.

Whereas, there is great reason to suspect that vessels with provisions from some parts of this Continent, have been put in the way of some of His Majesty's armed vessels, with design that they might be taken. To prevent any thing of the like kind from occurring,

Resolved, That no vessel depart from this Colony with provisions, unless the permit of this Congress or of their Committee of Safety, be first had for that purpose.

Ordered, That this resolution be published in the newspapers and in handbills.