I rec’d yours of the 19th informing of the occasion of the late firing.1 I imagine the Enemy still persist in their attempt as the firing has continued by intervals ever since. As the rear of the Fort is only defended by a picket work, I think you ought to lose no time in throwing up a Bank against the picket which wou’d strengthen it and make it defensible against shot. If some blinds were thrown up within the Area of the Fort they wou’d be a security against Shells of which I think you are in more danger than from Shot. you seem apprehensive if the Enemy possess province Island, that your Men must quit their Barracks in that case you should think of finding out some more secure place of Sheltering them. I cannot at present think of any place better than between the East face of the stone Fort and the lower Battery, they will at least be safe there untill an attack begins from the water. I desir’d Capt. Blewer who went from hence yesterday, to caution the Commodore against an unnecessary expenditure of ammunition and beg that you woud also be careful in that point, for should the Enemy cut off your intercourse with us, you will find the want of it. I am Sir your most Obet Servt