Ordered, That the commanders of the ship Prosper and scooner Defence to give all necessary assistance by boats and men to Capt. Edward Blake, in order to sink an old sloop as speedily and effectually as possible, in the Marsh channel.

Please to deliver to Capt. Blake, for the use of the navy, ten barrels of flour in your hands belonging to the public. If you have no more than 13 or 14 barrels remaining, you are desired to deliver the whole to Capt Blake.

By order of the Council of Safety.

Henry Laurens, President.

To Aaron Loocock, esq., Charles-Town.