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In the Council of Safety, Charlestown, July 23, 1775.
GENTLEMEN: In order to give you every necessary and proper support and protection in your progress into the country, in execution of our commission of this date, you
HENRY LAURENS, President.
To the Honourable W˙ H˙ Drayton, Reverend William Tennent, Commissioners, &c.
South-Carolina
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are hereby authorized to call upon all and every officer of the militia and rangers, for assistance, support, and protection; and they and each of them are hereby ordered to furnish such assistance, support, and protection, as you shall deem necessary. By order of the Council of Safety: