Head Quarters [Ticonderoga],
Aug. 28th 1776
One Cap. 2 Sub[altern]s, 2 Ser. [sergeants] 2 D[ru]ms & 50 Rank and File from Gen. Bricket's [James Brickett] Brigade to parade as soon as possible, to take 12 Batteaus to Skeensborough, the Cap. to wait.on the D. Aj. [Deputy Adjutant] for orders before he setts out; ー The Batteau Mas[te]r will provide the Batteaus immediately.
The Batteau Masr is ordered to take a Fatigue-Party and-proceed immediately to collect all the Oars from the different Incampmts, and places where they are scattered.