British Signals for the Attack upon the Fort on Sullivan's Island, June 13, 1776

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General Clintons Signals
to the Commodore

That the Army begins the attack upon Sullivans Island		Red Colors on a long Staff waved from the Hummocks on Sullivans Island
Should it fail, or should it be thought adviseable to decline the Attack after the first Signal is made		The Red Colors will be with drawn and Yellow Colors shewn, which will be considered by the Commodore as a signal for the Fleet to begin their operations
Signals to the Friendship
That the Commodore shall go upon the Attack.		Yellow Colors hoisted on the wrecked Schooner on Long Island
That The Genl wishes it to be deferred till the morning following.		Yellow Colors on the Hummocks nearer to the South end of Long Island
The General will station Mr [Richard] Reeve on an eminence
If he discovers the ennemy retiring in numbers.		A Red Camp Color waved
If advancing or coming over the Causeway from Haddrel's Point in numbers		A Yellow Camp Color waved
Commodores Signals
The morning he intends to make the attack on the fortifications on Sullivan's Island which will be on the First of the Flood		✓ Blue Flag at the Ma[i]n top gallant mast head
Which is to be signified to Genl Clinton from the Friendship by an Union Flag at the Fore top gallant mast head		✓ Friendship Union foretop gallant mast head
Should it suit the General that the Commodore should go upon the attack		The Friendship shall loose her Main Top Gallant Sail
Should he wish to have it deferred till the morning following...		The Friendship will hoist her Ensign at the Main Top Gallant Mast head.