Sir

The Wind is now contrary and the Transports wou'd fall to Leeward, were we to get under Way, therefore as our chief Dependance seems to be on a Coups de Main, and consequently no Time shou'd be Lost, I beg leave to submit the following Proposal to your Consideration.

Whether the Troops under your Command may not be Landed on the North End of Sulivans Island, under Cover of the Ranger Sloop, the St Lawrence Schooner, and Friendship armed Ship; shou'd This be approved, the Frigates and if possible the Bristol may go over Charles-Town Bar, in Order to make a Diversion, by taking the small Batteries at the Light-House and Cumins's Point, and to be ready shou'd there be Occasion, to make a joint Attack with His Majesty's Troops, on the Batteries, on Sulivans Island; The Thunder Bomb may be placed of[f] Cumin's Point and will probably be of great use.

I have just thrown out this Hint, because shou'd a Measure similar to This meet with your approbation, a great deal of Time may be Lost, by Anchoring the Transports within Charles-Town-Bar in Five Fathom Hole. have the Honor to be Dear Sir [&c.]