| Charleston, S. C., November 29, 1862 -- 8:15 a. m. |
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| Brig. Gen. R. S. Ripley |
| Comdg. 1st Mil. Dist., Dept. of S. C. and Ga.,
Charleston |
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| General,
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| I am informed the enemy's fleet has left
Hilton Head. We must be prepared to meet him at all points. You will
issue three days' provisions to movable troops and sufficient
ammunition. See that all troops are provided with haversacks.
Collect cars enough to transport two regiments at a time on the
Charleston & Savannah Railroad and the Northeastern Railroad. No
train should be overloaded.
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| My impression is that the enemy's
demonstration is intended against Georgetown; if so, we may have to march also some troops from here; make all
the necessary preparations. You will be put in command of all troops
moving in that direction. You will please forward by express the
inclosed note to General Trapier.
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| Respectfully, your obedient servant,
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| G. T. Beauregard
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| General, Commanding
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