* Archibald Bullock, John Houstoun, Lyman Hall, Button Gwinnett, and George Walton.
** Lachlin Mflntosh was appointed colonel; Samuel Elbert, lieutenant colonel; and Joseph Habersham, major.
*** When the British first appeared in the attitude of assailants, the Committee of Safety appraised such houses in Savannah as were owned by Republicans, with the determination of applying the torch if they could not repulse the enemy. The houses of the Tories were not noticed; and therefore, in the event of a general conflagration, their property would not be accounted for.
**** Archibald Bullock, president of the council, convened that body, on the receipt of the Declaration (which came by express in thirty-five days from Philadelphia), when they ordered it to be publicly read in front of the council-chamber. There, under a military escort, the council proceeded to the liberty-pole, where they were saluted by thirteen cannon-peals and small arms from the first Continental battalion, under Colonel M'Intosh. Proceeding to the haltery, another salute of thirteen guns was fired. The people then partook of a dinner in a grove, where thirteen toasts were given. In the afternoon, there was a funeral procession, and the royal government was buried, with the customary ceremonies. In the evening, the town was brilliantly illuminated.—M'Call, ii., 90.
Boldness of the Tories.—Organization of Civil Government.—M'Intosh and Gwinnett.—A Duel.
other necessaries for the campaign, caused Lee to abandon the enterprise. The effect of this movement was disastrous to the Whigs.
The Tories gained confidence; and on the seventh day of February, 1777, they attacked Fort M'Intosh. * The garrison was commanded by Captain Richard Winn, of South Carolina. After holding out for two days, he was obliged to surrender.