He was ordered with his Regiment, under command of Col.Wm.Moultrie, to take post at Fort Sullivan, on the island of that name, which stands at the entrance of Charleston harbor, and within point blank shot of the channel.

The difficulties and deficiencies of this post, furnished some admirable preparatory lessons for the great conflict which was to follow.

They imposed the necessity of diligent industry and hard labor, equally on men and soldiers.

This was one of the famous schools of Roman discipline.

Fort Sullivan, better known as Fort Moultrie--was yet to be built.