Brigade Orders.
Washington Galley, 18th April, 1778.
Parole-Liberty.
The division of troops on board the Washington under the command of Lieut. Colo. Rae1 are the first to land at the place called Pikes Bluff, on the north west extremity of Frederica, including the first division of riflemen; the latter lead the vans and are immediately to take post in the woods, and cover the landing of the rest. Canty's boat will attend for the purpose.2
Major Roberts with the division on board the Bullock,3 with the second division of riflemen is next to land, and are to proceed agreeable to the orders for the first. They are to form on their left. The above boat with what can be spared from the galleys is to attend their landing.
As soon as the above two divisions have effected their landing and taken possession of the woods in front, Captn. [George] Young is to land with the Artillery, and get in order for action with all possible expedition.
All the boats are next to rendezvous with the Lee, where the commanding officer will be ready to debark with the rest of the troops.4
Officers and soldiers are earnestly entreated to pay the strictest attention to their duty, in which case the commanding officer will insure them success against the plunderers of their country and the common enemies of the rights of mankind.
Colo. White on board the Lee, Captain Melven on board the Washington, and Lieutenant Patty on board the Bullock5 are to remain with the detachments under their command, and assist in fighting and navigating those vessels.
By order of the C. C.,6