This step was followed by one of preparation.

The fortifications at Fort Johnson and Haddrill's Point were completed--the city was fortified--a new fort was raised on James', and another begun on Sullivan's Island.

The militia were diligently trained, the provincial troops augmented and disciplined, and all means within the power of the Colony were put in requisition to prepare it for defence.

Among other preparations, a military post was established at the town of Dorchester, and strongly fortified.

This post was nearly at the head of navigation, on Ashley river, about twenty miles from Charleston.