An application was made by letter from Lady William Campbell, for permission to receive some further supplies of sea-stores ー a list whereof was given in by Ralph Izard, esq.

Read a letter from the Committee at George-Town, dated 26th December, 1775.

Read a letter from Mr. Wm. Heyward, to Mr. Thos. Heyward, jun., dated 27th December, 1775, acquainting him, that he arrived from England in Rebellion-Road last Tuesday, in the Sandwich packet boat, Capt. Nottingham; and that he is detained a prisoner at large, on board said ship.

Ordered, That Mrs. Walker be permitted to go on board the Tamar sloop of war, with her son.

Ordered, That Mr. [John] Rutledge and Mr. Arthur Middleton be a committee for drawing up proper instructions, for procuring seamen from the northern colonies for our naval armament.

Ordered, That Mr. John Wells be permitted to go on board the Sandwich packet, and also on board the Tamar, if necessary.