Mr. William Parker applied for and obtained a permit in behalf of Mr. [John William Gerard] DeBrahm, for his (Mr. DeBrahm's) nephew, to pass to the Cherokee armed ship, which were produced and read in Council.

The Hon. William Henry Drayton reported that he with Capt. [Thomas] Savage had, according to order, inspected into the state of the naval armament of this colony, and delivered in a report; also a list of able seamen still remaining in the colony regiments of foot.

South-Carolina, Charles-Town, Dec. 9th, 1775.

By order of the Council of Safety for the colony aforesaid. To the Sheriff of Charles-Town District, or his Deputy, or the Keeper of the common Jail in Charles-Town:

You are hereby commanded and required to receive into your custody in the common jail, and there safely keep until further orders, the body of Matthew Floyd, otherwise Captain Matthew Floyd herewith sent to you, suspected of being a spy, and of other high crimes and misdemeanors against the liberties of the colony aforesaid. And for so doing this will be your warrant.

Given under my hand and seal, the day above written.

Henry Laurens, President. [L. S.]

Sir ー You will here enclosed receive a warrant for committing to the common jail, the body of Matthew Floyd, now in custody of the main guard of the regiment under your command.

You will be pleased to give the necessary orders for carrying the said warrant into execution, so far as the safe delivery of the said Matthew Floyd to the sheriff or keeper of the common jail. I am, sir [&c.]

Henry Laurens,
President of the Council of Safety.

Charles-Town, 9th December, 1775.
Col [Charles Cotesworth] Pinckney.

In the Council of Safety,
Saturday evening, Dec 9th, 1775.

Col. [William] Moultrie having laid before the board a letter supposed of this date, from Major [Thomas] Pinckney, setting forth the disappointments he had met with going for Sullivan's Island ー that he was now at Bolton's, and intended to effect his purpose this evening ー but that as he would not be able to move before nine o'clock, further orders might be sent if needful.

Resolved, That Col. Moultrie be desired to order the detachment under Major Pinckney to return, without attempting Sullivan's Island.