[Charleston] June the 10th, 1776.
Sir,
You will receive a number of flats, ropes, and planks for the construction of bridges for your retreat... You are to give a receipt and be ー answerable for them. I am, sir, yours,
Charles Lee, Major General.
P.S. I find my last night's letter was not sent; I beg you would send a few expert scouts to discover what the enemy have done, or are doing; If it can be done with the least probable advantage, put my last nights orders in execution to night.
1. Moultrie's Memoirs, I, 152.