Pearl [Off Billingsport] 5 Novr. 1777
Dear Sir
I sent a Jolly Boat up to desire the Officer, Commanding the Guard boats would see if possible, what the Rebel Vessels, & floating Battery's were at; I have recieved an Account from the Officer that has rowed close in to Mud fort & over towards red bank and found every thing perfectly quiet, from which I should hope our Provision Boats will not find any difficulty this Night in their Way up, I am [&c.]
John Linzie
LB, NHi, William Cornwallis Papers, Letter Book, 91. Addressed at foot of page: "Hble. Cn. Cornwallis/Isis."