“The enemy continue in Charlotte, about 2,000. Some enlarge their number to 3,000. On my retreat I endeavored to bring off all the public stores there, and effected it. I have detached Col. Davie of the light horse, and Col. Taylor with 200 horse, to Fisher's Mill and in the vicinity, to remain and prevent the enemy's plundering the inhabitants. I every hour expect to hear from them.”