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determined me not to lose a moment in preparing for the worst 

 that could happen. I ordered the Camperdown to sail imme- 

 diately ; the strong forts of Ladder Hill and High Knoll to be 

 re-inforced ; and I made the necessary arrangements for taking 

 post at Plantation-house, which I resolved to defend in person 

 against any attacks that might be made upon me. 



To Captain Benjamin Hodson, of the artillery, an excellent 

 officer, in whose judgment and discretion I had the most perfect 

 confidence, I directed the Town Major to address the following 

 instructions. 



To Captain Benjamin Hodson, of the Artillery Corps. 

 Sir, 



I AM directed by the Governor to inform you that you are imme- 

 diately to take charge of the post at Ladder Hill ; and to use 

 your utmost vigilance in preventing any persons having commu- 

 nication with the men under your command ; and if you should 

 perceive any assemblies of men in garrison, or any appearance of 

 commotion among the troops, you will apprise them if they do 

 not immediately disperse and return peaceably to their quarters, 

 that you will instantly open a fire upon them ; and which you are 

 hereby ordered to do, in case of a non-compliance with the notice 

 you shall have previously given. 



You will keep up a constant communication with the com- 

 manding officer in garrison, who will be enabled to give you in- 

 formation of what may be going on in the fort ; and of which you 

 will make a signal to Plantafion-house. 



Upon the smallest appearance of tumult, 3 on will immediately 

 fire the general alarm ; the volunteers will then assemble at their 

 usual station ; and with whom the Governor Avill proceed to 

 reinforce your post, or act according to circumstances. 



