[Charleston] Monday, February 12, 1776.
Ordered, That Col. Gadsden, Capt. [Thomas] Shubrick, and Capt. [Alexander] Gillon, be a Committee to examine a ship now on the stocks, at Capt. [Robert] Cochran's; and to report whether it is a proper Vessel to be purchased and armed in the colony service.
1. Provincial Congress of South Carolina, 27-28.