Chas Town 1st Novemr. 1777
Sir/
Inclosed are the Commissions and Warrants wanted for the Galley under your Command with which (having Every thing Necessary for Service provided) You are to repair as Soon as possible, to Beaufort, and use your best Endeavours to defend that Port, and the Southern Coast and Inlets from the Enemy I am Sir [&c.]
J Rutledge
Capt. Doharty of— — The Beaufort Galley
Salley, ed., South Carolina Commissioners, 105.
