Sir. ー We have already written to you this Evening to which we refer observing that instead of 150. mentioned in our Letter the reinforcement is to be 250 Rank & File ー
Lieutt [John Allen] Walter has just delivered us your Letter of this date ½ past 6 oClock ー in consequence of which we have hastened Capt [John] Cochran, & applied to Collo [William] Moultrie, to embark the intended reinforcement together with provisions & other necessary articles as Speedily as possible & we flatter our selves with hopes that the whole will reach you before Midnight & that you will be able to Mount some of the heaviest Cannon before Daylight ー We have such confidence in you as to leave us no room to doubt your making a brave defence in case of an attack, & we are persuaded that you will do every thing that prudence will warrant to repel any force which may be brought against you.
We refer to Collo Moultrie more particular direction & heartily wish you success.
By order of the Council of Safety
Charles Town 15. Septem 1775 ー Friday Night 9 oClock P.
