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MR. LAURENS TO MR. DRAYTON. (Original MS.) CHARLESTON, March 21, 1776. The Hon. Mr. Drayton: Dear Sir: Inclosed you will find Col. Gadsden's orders for eighteen men to be put on board the armed schooner "Peggy," of which Lieut. Sherman is to be the commander; the mate of the schooner has consented to go, which I am glad of, as he is acquainted with the vessel and every thing about her. I am of opinion that two of your four pounders which may be hoisted is, in as instant, will be of great service, and although there are no ringbolts in the schooner, the seamen will soon make a contrivance for fixing and working the guns, sufficient for the intended short service. Your Lieutenants will be deliberate in taking every necessary article on board; dispatch is absolutely necessary; she must be at or over the bar by day-light. You will give the necessary orders; and I would for the encouragement of the men, besides the value of the prize, promise £35, per man, for every prisoner taken, and the like sum for every man killed of the enemy. I am, dear sir, your obedient humble servt., HENRY LAURENS. (From Documentary History of the American Revolution, by Gibbes, Volume 1, p. 271-272 ) Doc ID: Gibbes, v. 1, p. 271a Date: 5/21/1776 |
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