By Authority of Congress.
Charles-Town, 28 November, 1775.
Sir,
You are hereby ordered to march the Volunteer Company of Foot Rangers after the Indian Manner, under your Command, and scour the Sea-Coast from Sewee Bay to Haddrel's Point in Charles-Town Harbour, to repel the Landing of Men from British armed Vessels, to prevent their Depredations, and to act according to further orders from proper authority. I am, Sir, [&c.]
Wm Hy Drayton, President.
1. South Carolina Historical and Genealogical Magazine, IX, 116-117.
