f 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,
by escalade if possible; if not by entrance into it, they
are to be supported if necessary by the first South Carolina
regiment; in the meantime the column will proceed with the
lines to the left of the Springhill battery.

"The light troops having succeeded against the redoubt will
proceed to the left and attempt the several works between
that and the river.

"The column will move to the left of the French troops,
taking care not to interfere with them.

"The light troops having carried the work towards the river
will form on the left of the column.

"It is especially forbidden to fire a single gun before the
redoubts are carried; or for any soldier to quit his rank to
plunder without an order for that purpose; any who shall
presume to transgress in either of these respects shall be
reputed a disobeyer of military orders which is punishable
with death.

"The militia of the first and second brigades, General
Williamson's and the second battalion of the Charleston
militia will parade immediately under the command of General
Huger; after draughting five hundred of them the remander of
them will go into the trenches and put themselves under the
commanding officer there; with the 500 he will march to the
left of the enemy's line, remain as near them as he possibly
can without being seen, until four o'clock in the morning,
at which time the troops in the trenches will begin an
attack upon the enemy; he will then advance and make his
attack as near the river as possible; though this is only