Charlestown, June the 27th, 1776.
Dear Sir,
Some boats will possibly pass you to night from town on a scouting expedition, before 12 o'clock at night, their orders are to intercept some of the enemy's boats, and gain some important intelligence: I must desire, therefore, that you enjoin the whole sentinels on your Island not to challenge any boats passing from town, or to fire upon them, which would defeat the whole scheme; on their return, if they meet with success, they shall have orders to greet you with two cheers; and if the wind or tide is against their return to town, they will put into your post, and remain with you this night: I hope your bridge is finished, as I intend to reinforce you considerably. Yours,
Charles Lee.
1. Moultrie's Memoirs, I, 165-66.