Sir,
[Beaufort, March 10, 1776] 2
Above, is a state of the troops under my command, in the service of Georgia; the light horse, have already taken post in that province where I purpose landing, by recommendation of Colonel M'Intosh [Lachlan McIntosh] I should have embarked sooner, but the different detachments dropped in so irregularly, particularly the Fuzileers and Light Infantry, (who only arrived at two o'clock This afternoon,) and then too much fatigued to proceed; but shall embark to-morrow morning early, on board of a sufficient number of proper boats, that I had provided, and mounted swivel guns on them. By the latest accounts, Savannah is safe; and no troops landed.
Enclosed, is a copy of my orders; to which, I refer you. On my arrival at Savannah, shall write you fully. In the interim, have the honour to be, Sir [&c.]
Step'n Bull.
1. John Drayton, Memoirs of the American Revolution, from its Commencement to the Year 1776, Inclusive; As Relating to the State of South-Carolina ... (Charleston, 1821), II, 234. Hereafter cited as Drayton, American Revolution.
2. The date is approximated. Colonel Bull's orders were issued by the South Carolina Provincial Congress on March 2, and the next letter written by him, which has come to light, was dated March 15, sometime after his arrival at Savannah.
