In the Council of Safety [Charleston], Wednesday, Dec. 13th, 1775.
Ordered, That Captain Tufts, commander of the colony ship Prosper, do forthwith remove the ship Betsy, lying near Mr. Gibbes' wharf, up Ashley river, near the Prosper, there to remain until further orders; that he be very attentive to prevent negroes going on board the said ship, and every irregular correspondence with the shore; and that he do report to this board as occasions may require.
1. Collections of the South-Carolina Historical Society, III, 81-82.