[Thomas Gage] autograph draft to [Hugh] Percy, April 19, 1775; Boston, [Province of Massachusetts Bay].

From the Thomas Gage Papers, American Series.

My Lord,

Gen^l. Pigot, will pass over with a Reinforce= / =ment and fresh ammunition. The Boats which carry him / may return with the men ^{Grenadiers and Light Infantry who must be} most fatigued, and the / wounded.

I propose sending over Cap^t. Montresor ^{^immediately} with Intrenching Tools / to throw up a sort of Redoubt on the Hill ^{^and} to leave some ²⁰⁰ men / and Guns in it, and if it’s adviseable during the Course / of the night, to bring your Lordship’s men over. The new ^fresh / Brigade may carry on the works. Fresh ammunition has been / ordered long ago. / I am &c^a.