cartridges, a spare flint, and have their arms in good
order. The infantry destined for the attack of Savannah will
be divided into two bodies; first composed of the light
troops under the command of Colonel Laurens; the second, of
the continental battalions and the first battalion of the
Charleston militia, except the grenadiers, who are to join
the light troops. The whole will parade at 1 o'clock, near
the left of the line, and march by platoons. The guards of
the camp will be formed of the invalids, and be charged to
keep the fires as usual in camp.

"The cavalry under the command of Count Pulaski, will parade
at the same time with the infantry and follow the left
column of the French troops, precede the column of the
American light troops; they will endeavor to penetrate the
enemy's lines between the battery on the left of Springhill
redoubt, and the next towards the river; having effected
this, will pass to the left towards Yamacraw and secure such
parties of the enemy as may be lodged in that quarter.

"The artillery will parade at the same time, follow the
French artillery, and remain with the corps de reserve until
they receive further orders.

"The whole will be ready by the time appointed, with the
utmost silence and punctuality; and be ready to march the
instant Count Dillon and General Lincoln shall order.

"The light troops who are to follow the cavalry, will
attempt to enter the redoubt on the left of the Springhill,