Isis off Billingsport 1 Novr 1777
My Lord
The Floating Battery's & Gallies are moved close under red bank, I apprehend with a view to assist in its Defence—If Your Lordship pleases I will drop up a little to divert them. I have the honor to be [&c.]
Wm Cornwallis
LB, NHi, William Cornwallis Papers, Letter Book, 85. Addressed at foot of page: "To the Vist. Howe Vice Adml &c &c &c.."
