Capt. Benjamin Huger reported, that he, with Capt. [William] Cattell, had on Saturday, agreeable to order, waited on Mrs. [John] Stuart, and her daughter Mrs. Fenwicke, and acquainted them with the order of Congress respecting their persons. That Mr. [Edward] Fenwicke requested, it might be represented to the Congress, that as his wife was in an ill state of health, and required air and exercise, he might have permission to remove her into the country: and that he would be answerable for her appearance at any time, agreeable to the order of Congress or Council of Safety: And that Mrs. Stuart also requested of the Congress, permission to accompany her daughter to John's Island.

Resolved, That Mr. Fenwicke have leave to take his wife into the country; he being answerable, that she shall not depart the colony, and for her appearance at any time, agreeable to the order of Congress or Council of Safety.

Ordered, That no person whatever be suffered to visit Mrs. Stuart, without leave from Col. Moultrie, or the commanding officer for the time being, signified by an introduction by an officer appointed by him for that purpose: And that if Mrs. Stuart shall at any time have occasion to go abroad, with the permission of Col. Moultrie, or the commanding officer for the time being, she shall do so, attended by an officer to be appointed for that purpose.