In the Council of Safety, [Charleston]
Friday Dec. 22nd, 1775.
Mr. President laid before the board copies of two letters he had written last night, which were approved of, and are as follows:
Charles-Town, Dec. 21, 1775.
Sir ー A ship appears in the offing; it is thought, by the best judges, she is the expected packet. Expedition on our own part will enable you to reconnoitre, and if practicable, take possession of her, and conduct her into a place of safety; from whence intelligence may be given to the Council of Safety, and their orders waited for. Lose no time. I am sure you will act with fortitude and discretion. I am, sir, Your obedient servant,
Henry Laurens.
Capt. Vesey.
Charles-Town, Dec. 21, 1775.
Sir ー I desire you will send the enclosed letter without one moment's delay, by a good opportunity, to Capt. Vesey. And whatever expence attends the conveyance, will be paid by the Council of Safety. I entreat you to lose no time, and send this letter by a good hand. I am, sir, [&c.]
Henry Laurens.
Capt. Benj. Stone.
Read a letter from Mr. Alexander Gillon, dated Beaufort, 19th December, 1775.
Read a letter from John Raven Bedon, to Mr. Thomas Corbett, dated Cape Francois, 23rd November, 1775, inclosing invoice of sundry muskets and parcels of gunpowder purchased and sent by him.
