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Explains that he must delay reconnaissance of King's Bridge (Kingsbridge) because he has to go to New Uttrick [Utrecht] on Long Island to conduct business with a committee there. Relays a report of two British ships spotted off the offing the previous night. Kingsbridge connected the northern tip of Manhattan to the mainland. The Continental Army evacuated Manhattan through there in October, 1776.
Dated November 1776; date of 17 November inferred from content. Reports that Fort Washington has been captured by the British, and that the Americans have lost between 2,000 to 3,000 soldiers. The American generals, including Washington, Palmer, Mercer and Greene, had been discussing abandoning the Fort when the British troops arrived and attacked. Describes the British attack on the fort, and the American retreat. Thinks the British may have taken a number of casualties, but bemoans the loss of the fort as a terrible event its consequences are justly to be dreaded, and asks Knox for support as a friend.
Writes from Camp High Hills that he hopes Knox is with General George Washington in Virginia, where the prospect is so bright and the glory so great. Wished the Continental Army had attacked New York, which was planned before the decision to concentrate forces at Yorktown. Anticipates that Washington will force British General Cornwallis to surrender, (pile his arms). Talks in general about the difficulties of his Southern campaign. Inquires about family and friends.
An invitation from General Greene and his wife to dinner.
Discusses his family, stating My feelings are more flattered by domestic duties than public bustle. Comments on credit being given to George Washington (and himself) for service during the Revolutionary War, noting there are others no less deserving. Expresses the depth of his friendship with Knox. Mentions discontent recently arising regarding the Society of the Cincinnati (some felt it would promote hereditary nobility). Discusses his nomination to work in the Department of War, asking for Knox's opinions.
Knox, Commander at West Point, congratulates General Greene, Commander of the Southern Department. Recently received news of Greene through Major Burnet. Writes, To say only I congratulate you on the enemys total evacuation of the Southern States, would very imperfectly express my happiness upon the occasion... you must be doubly happy, in being so fortunate as to be conscious of having done well... prominent actions, if not attended with success, are often disregarded by the people. But thank God the case is otherwise with you. Notes that he has been at West Point for five months. Comments on the death of his youngest son, a little angel. Expresses hope in the possibility of peace with the British. Sends the compliments of another general stationed with him at West Point.
Discusses the difficulty of completing work without artificers in the South. Requests that a few carpenters and smiths be sent to their aid.