Cap. Theo. Stanton, of the galley Shark, exhibited his account of many sundrys for and about said galley, of £ 95 9 6, and [James] Tilley's bill for rigging &c. £34 2 2, total £129 11 8, and is allowed, and ordered that said sum be drawn for. Order given.

Voted, That an order be drawn on the Pay-Table for Capt. Theo. Stanton for £ 100, to be by him improved in purchasing provisions and necessaries for the galley, and render his account thereof. Order given, delivered said Stanton.

Whereas this Board are informed that vessels loaded with provisions frequently pass down the Sound, to go out to Sea, and in this critical time when the coasts are lined with ships of our enemies, who are in great need of our provisions, and without which they cannot carry on their hostile designs against us, and very many of our provision vessels having already fallen into their hands, and much of their supoport having been received and derived that way, and the danger at this time of their being taken being greater than ever,

It is therefore resolved and ordered, That Cap. Niles of the Colony's armed schooner Spy, now lying in the harbour of New London, or the commander of any other armed vessel belonging to this Colony, be and they are hereby directed, to seize and bring into port any such provision vessel or vessels which he or they may be able to discover and take, in or about said harbour, offing or sound, bound to sea, and the same hold and detain, and make report of the circumstances, cargo, and destination of such vessel or vessels, the master's name, place of abode, owners names, the licence by which they have sailed &c., to his Honor the Governor, and take his directions relative to the proceeding or further detention of such vessel.

Provided nevertheless, That if any vessel so taken shall appear to be furnished with papers, clearances or authority from the Hono. Continental Congress, allowing such vessel to proceed to the port of her destination, and such vessel is not to be hindered or detained by said captain or commander: anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding. Copy given.

Orders for Cap. Stanton.

Resolved and ordered, That Cap Theo. Stanton, of the Colony row-galley Shark, shall and may from time to time have and receive a supply of salted beef and pork, and bread and stores sufficient for the support of the officers, sailors and marines in the service of this Colony on board said galley, of Capt. Jno. Deshon, who is directed to deliver the same, and that he, said Stanton, provide all other necessaries for their supply; and that he take order that the same be dealt out to them prudently and carefully, without spoil or waste with such fresh fish &c. as they take; and that he keep a just and exact account of the purchase and expenditure of such provisions and the same render to his Honor the Governor at the end of two months, for his consideration and further orders in the premises.

Further resolved and ordered, That the said Stanton do from time to time apply to and receive of Mr. Nathll Shaw at New London all such powder, shot and military stores as said Shaw shall judge necessary for said galley.

Further resolved and ordered, That said Stanton with said galley do for the present and until further orders make the harbour of Stonington his general place of rendezvous, and that he cruize from thence thro' Fishers Island Sound as far westward as New London Harbour and east and south of Fishers Island when opportunity presents that he may do it with prudence, and that he observe and obey such signals as Cap. Harding in the Colony brig Defence, and Cap. Niles in the armed schooner the Spy, or other his superior officer from time to time shall appoint and make to him. Copy given, sent to Mr. B. Huntington.

Allowed on account of Samll Wheat of Norwich, viz. To paid Daniel Latimer &c. to carting 4 guns and 1 load of carriages to Norwich for the use of the schooner Spy, £ 3 18 0. And order to be drawn accordingly. Is done.