Mr. [John] Rutledge from the committee to confer with the field officers of the army and the commanders of the navy, and form a plan of defence, reported.

The Council then ptoceeded to take a view of the several forts and batteries about this town.

And adjourned to 5 o'clock in the evening.

In the Council of Safety,
Sunday evening, Jan. 21st, 1776.

Resolved, That three twenty-six pounders be taken, one from the battery on Col. [Henry] Laurens's land, one from Mr. Prioleau's wharf, and one from M. Beale's and immediately transported to Sullivan's Island, to be mounted on the works there: and that the said twenty-six pounders be replaced by twelve pounders from the lines upon Charles-Town neck.

Ordered, That Capt. [Edward] Blake do give all possible aid and assistance in providing proper boats and men for transporting cannon and stores.