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The public have taken Fort Johnson into their hands & Garrisoned it with 400 Men ー the Governor without assigning any public reason is gone on board the Tamar Man of War, the General Committee have recommend to the Council of Safety the Immediate fortifying the Harbour of Charles Town ー tis more than possible that Moses Kirkland will be in the hands of his Country men within forty days ー We have room to expect pacific propositions Suddenly from Great Britain on the contrary Ships of War & Troops are destined for the Harbours & Towns all along the Continent & no doubt we Shall receive a due proportion ー if the number Should be proportioned to our passt provocations we Shall not have the fewest ー I am with great regard Gentlemen [&c.]