Genl Orders Parole Sullivan Countersign Moultrie.

Genl Lee thinks it his duty in the most Public Manner to return his thanks to Colonel Moultrie & his Garrison for their brave defence of the Fort in the late attack. As likewise Col: [William] Thompson & the Corps under him for their Spiritted & Gallant behaviour, in preventing the Enemy from making good their landing on the East End of Sullivan Island.

This Morng the Acteon was fired upon from Our Fort, the Enemy left her & put fire to her & by night she was burnt down.