In Congress. [Charleston] Thursday, November 23, 1775.
Capt. Lemprier's letter, laid before the Congress yesterday, being again read,
Ordered, That Mr. President do issue a commission, appointing Capt. Simon Tufts to the command of the ship Prosper, armed in the colony service.
Ordered, That Capt. Robert Cochran have leave to take stone ballast, for the use of the Colony vessels, from such parts of the fortifications, where such taking may be least injurious to the works.
On motion, Resolved, That the pay of the Commander of the colony scooner Defence be three Pounds currency per day.
Ordered, That Mr. President do issue his warrant for the payment of the sum of one thousand pounds currency, to Capt. Simon Tufts, in part of account, for pay due to the officers and seamen employed on board the colony scooner Defence.
On Motion, Resolved, That the leading marks over Charles-Town Bar, be forthwith cut down and demolished.
Ordered, That the Commissioners of the Pilotage be desired to carry the above resolve into immediate execution.
