Sir
The Council received yours of the 5th Instant in consequence of which have Ordered from the Brigades of Halifax, Edenton and New Bern three tons of powder to be sent in Waggons to Cape fear, you will reserve only so much as will be absolutely necessary for the defence of this Colony the remainder you will send on to Charles Town
We are happy in congratulating you on the success of our Arms
against the enemies of America and particularly so, on the Gallant spirited and manly Conduct of the Troops belonging to this province