In the Prevy Council Wednesday 17th Decr 1777.
Resolved that the Embargo in the port of Charles Town be Continued until the Marine Expedition now fitting Out by the State be Ended, and the Cruise finished—Ordered that a copy of this Resolve be served on the Navy Board that it may be made known—
(Signed) Jno Colcock Secy. Py. Cl.
Salley, ed., South Carolina Commissioners, 118.