Sir ー

We wrote to you the 18th instant... At present we can add nothing on the subject of gunpowder; the iron shot, lead, and flints shall be sent to Beaufort by Mr. [Tunes] Tebout; and we hope to receive more gunpowder than Fort Lyttleton will want, before the quantity, which you mention, is consumed. We are all well pleased to learn that the fort is in such forwardness of repair. The Scorpion, we believe, is gone to North-Carolina; be that as it may, we cannot be too watchful against her and others who will annoy us when they can. We had the subject of saving the cannon, mortar, and military stores at Frederica in contemplation when your letter came before us; but it ought to be kept a profound secret. We desire you will confer with Capt. [John] Joiner; and know if he will undertake an expedition to Frederica for that purpose. We think we will be able to accomplish the business by an embarkation from our port in a few days; and that we can promise him considerable assistance upon the spot. An answer to this immediately will be acceptable; and the more so, if it comes by Capt. Joinet's hands, with his resolution to execute the plan. The cannon at Cockspur lie more particularly under the eye of the Council of Safety for Georgia; and we hope they will soon pay some attention to them.

We have too long heard, with great concern, of the illicit, we may say, destructive trade, carried on between the southern parts of our colony and Georgia. Surely your Committee will now exert themselves to check it effectually; and, we are persuaded, that nothing iri your power will be wanting to prompt them to a vigorous and spirited execution of their duty ー on which the honour of this colony, and perhaps the welfare and happiness of all the colonies may depend. Break one link of the chain, and others will soon be marred. Why should not North Carolina and Georgia export naval stores, essential to the power of the British navy, if South-Carolina and Georgia ship off their rice and indico? Let every honest man, at all hazards, join to crush the growing evil, and to punish the violators of our association.

By order of the Council of Safety.