New-London ー March 27th 1776
Sir,
The first fair wind you are to Procede with the Troops you have on Board, up the Sound as farr as Hunts (the Pilot) & their to Remain Untill the Fleet arrives, or you Receive further Orders (desire Mr Hunt to have Five or Six Boats to assist in Landing the Troops-In Case you meet with any Difficulty, or Spy any Enemy, you are to Follow the Directions you will
2
have from the Commandi11:g Officer
W. Heath Brigr Genl To Capt.
1. Heath Papers, Force Transcripts, LC.
2. "26th. [March] they [the transports] fell down to New-London. 27th.-The troops were marched to that place, where they embarked, and came to sail about noon." Abbatt, ed., Heath Memoirs, 36.
