At a Council holden at Halifax
on the 16th October 1776
Several depredations having been Committed on the Coast of this Province, by Vessels Armed and Mann'd by the Rebels of New England.ー
The Lieutenant Governor Asked the Advice of the Council as to the expediency of fitting Out two Arm'd Vessels of proper Burthen to pursue such Pirate Vessels into Shoal Water and Creeks, and thereby defend the Coast from any further Insults and depredations.ー
On which the Council were Unanimously of Opinion, that such Vessels shou'd be provided as the only Means to protect the Navigation on this Coast, and to prevent any Outrages being Committed on Shore.