Beaufort 18th July 1775.
[Extract]
Sir about Nine oClock this morning your favour of 16th &17th Instant were deleiverd to me by Mr. Adinger, and shoud have Complyed with the Council of Safetys order in deleivering the Letter directed to Mr. [Tunes] Tebout, but he set out yesterday morning for Charles Town with Capt. [John] Joyner and others to convey down about 5000 lb Gunn powder taken out of [Richard] Maitlands ship, so that he will be with you earlier than if he were here now . . . we have sent you off this morning 5000 lb Gunn powder which came here yesterday under care of Lieutt Doharty, from Savannah, he is to deleiver it, a Guard is sent with it from hence. I wish the first & this parcell safe to Chs Town, where I make no doubt it will meet with a hearty Receptionー
1. Laurens Collection, No. 29, Letters of the Council of Safety, SCHS.