In the Council of Safety
[Charleston] Friday, July 14, 1775
Mr [Thomas] Ferguson, Mr. John Huger, and Mr. [William] Williamson, were appointed a committee to confer with Capt. [Clement] Lempriere on a proper plan and estimate for speedily procuring a quantity of gun-powder.
Ordered, That they bring in their report at the meeting of the Council tomorrow morning.
1. Collections of the South Carolina Historical Society, II, 3940.