In the Council of Safety [Charleston], Tuesday [sic Friday,] Dec. 15th, 1775.
The Hon. Wm. H. Drayton's offer of yesterday being taken into consideration,
Resolved, That his offer be accepted, upon condition that Capt. Tufts will relinquish his command of the ship Proper [Prosper]. Ordered.
1. Collections of the South-Carolina Historical Society, III, 85-87.