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so much time to prepare & be upon their Gueard, I woud [sic] advise great caution & particularly against ambushes. - that you may have as many men as possible, a Unclear guard of those least able to march left at the lower post of the Altamaha, & a like number of those who have no horses of Col. Bakers Regmt [sic] at F. Howe, will be sufficient to inform the inhabitants of any alarm that may happen, & unlear your retreat if necessary over that river.- Genl. Howe is very pressing? to have Col. Sumpters Regmt [sic] return to Carolina immediately, upon which he say, the very lapislance? of it depends, which I am very sorry for but I will inclose a letter to the Col. which you will please to forward, in which I will request him to accompany you if possible. & one to Col. Baker to follow your directions on the Expedition.- I shall expect an account of your proceedings, & if necessary by express which I will communicate to the assembly or Council, as Occasion requires, or unclear if necessary when a sufficient number of the 2. If 3rd Battalions arrive who? are daily expected.- I wish you every success, my Dr? Col. that you can desire, & that you may return with laurels. I am D Gen --?