pleased to entertain of me, obliges me to an explanation, which I shall give you in confidence. I have already informed you of the disagreeable situation I have been in during the campaign, but I would waive that, were it not that it has chiefly arisen from prejudice and jealousy; for I could point out particular persons of rank in the Army who have frequently declared, that the General commanding in this quarter, ought to be of the Colony from whence the majority of the troops came; but it is not from opinions or principles of individuals that I have drawn the following conclusion: That troops from the Colony of Connecticut, will not bear with a General from another Colony; it is from the daily and common conversation of all ranks of people from that Colony, both in and out of the Army, and I assure you, that I sincerely lament that a people of so much publick virtue should be actuated by such an unbecoming jealousy, founded on such a narrow principle—a principle extremely unfriendly to our righteous cause, as it tends to alienate the affections of numbers in this Colony, in spite the most favourable constructions that prudent men, and real Americans amongst us, attempt to put upon it; and although I frankly avow that I feel a resentment, yet I shall continue to sacrifice it to a nobler object—the weal of that country in which I have drawn the breath of life—resolved ever to seek, with unwearied assiduity, for opportunities to fulfil my duty to it.

I shall tomorrow write to General Montgomery to collect the evidence in support of the charge against Prescott, and entreat him to be very particular. As the prisoners taken on board the vessels in the St. Lawrence are not yet passed, it is probable that I may, by their means, be able to furnish your Excellency with some accounts of the usage Allen received.

Since the receipt of your Excellency's, of the 18th, Major Rogers is come to this town. I sent to him, and amongst a variety of passes, he produced a late one from the Committee of New-Hampshire, to pass unmolested to New-York, for which place he sets out today. I believe there is no truth in the intelligence sent by Mr. Wheelock, for I find upon inquiry, that Rogers arrived at this place after St. John's was invested, and that he went from hence to New-England. I shall, however, make further inquiries. I shall forward the account against Captain Morgan to Colonel Arnold, by next post.

You will perceive by the enclosed, that the junction of General Montgomery and Col. Arnold has taken place, but their force is so small, and the weather has been so severe, that I fear they have not been able to possess themselves of Quebeck. Should an attempt have been made to storm it, and have proved fruitless, and accidents have happened to Montgomery and Arnold, I tremble lest Canada should be lost. If I could procure any men, I would send them to Canada immediately; but I know not where to get any. Even Ticonderoga and Fort-George are by this time, I fear, left to the care of the Commissary of Provisions and Conducter of Artillery. The officers to whom I had issued warrants, to raise four companies, meet with no success.

The first of the cannon arrived here on Wednesday, and the whole is on its way, but detained by the weakness of the ice in Hudson's River, occasioned by the uncommon mildness of the weather for several days past. One frosty night, if not deferred too long, will, however, put every thing in order, and I hope you will soon have the pleasure of seeing all at Cambridge.

To-morrow, thirteen of the Caughnawaga tribe, under the care of Major Wales, will set out for Cambridge, on a visit.

Your letter to General Howe gave me great pleasure, and his answer must convince mankind of your superiority. His affectation is trifling, and unbecoming a gentleman. His letter, I believe, will be eventually a censure on General Carleton.

I shall immediately forward to your Excellency what clothing can be spared from here; great part of it is not yet made up.

Sunday, January 7, 1776.—Yesterday a frost came on, and this morning I had the satisfaction to see the first division of sleds, with cannon, cross the river. Should there be snow all the way to Cambridge, they will probably arrive there about this day week.

A Mr. Gamble, who was made prisoner with Brigadier Prescott, and who was a Deputy Quartermaster-General in Canada, has entreated me to intercede with your Excellency to get him exchanged. He urges that he must be ruined unless he can get back to Canada. Although I by no means wish to prejudice an individual, yet I do not think it prudent that he should go to Quebeck, unless it is in our possession. When that happens, I can see no inconveniency in exchanging him, or permitting him to go, and shall esteem it as a favour if he can then procure your leave, arid if you can get him exchanged, that he may not lose his office. He writes to General Lee on the subject. I have expressly informed him that did not think he could be permitted to go to Quebeck, until after its reduction.

Be pleased to accept the compliments of the season, and my best wishes. I have the honour to be, with unfeigned esteem, your Excellency's most obedient, and most humble servant,

PHILIP SCHUYLER.

To His Excellency General Washington.

EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM MONTREAL, DATED JANUARY 5, 1776.

I came here last night, with despatches to General Wooster, having just time to acquaint you, per express, that on the 30th instant two attacks were made by our troops on Quebeck, and a feint at Cape-Diamond; the one at St. Roque's, by Colonel Arnold's detachment, consisting of about four hundred men, with sixty of Captain Lamb's company of artillery, and a party of Indians; the other, at Drummond's wharf, under Cape-Diamond, by the New-York troops, commanded by Gen, Montgomery, who was at their head. The attack was commenced between five and six o'clock, in the morning. It is with the greatest concern I inform you, that our brave General, his Aid-de-camp Mr. Macpherson, and Captain Cheeseman, fell the first fire, in the glorious attempt. I was with the General's party, and near him when he was killed. Mr. Macpherson behaved with spirit, and was an honour to his country. We passed the first barrier without opposition. This fatal stroke, of losing our General, threw our troops into confusion, and we received orders from Colonel Campbell to retire, with' the loss of about fifteen men. Colonel Arnold's detachment, on the south side, forced two barriers out of four, and about nine o'clock they were surrounded, and under the necessity of surrendering themselves prisoners of war. They are very well treated. Governour Carleton buried General Montgomery and Mr. Macpherson with all the honours of war. Major Meigs is out on parole of honour, for three days, and has leave to carry in all the officers' baggage. Colonel Arnold was wounded in the small of his leg, at the first barrier, as was Major Ogden, and they both retired; Colonel Green had the command afterwards. Colonel Arnold's detachment behaved with the greatest bravery, and struck terrour into General Carleton, or he would not treat them as he does. Major Meigs says General Carleton does not expect to hold Quebeck long. Captain Hendericks, of the Pennsylvania riflemen, Lieutenant Humphries, of Morgan's company, of Virginia riflemen, and Lieutenant Cooper, of Captain Manchet's company, are killed; Captain Lamb is slightly wounded, and about one hundred privates are killed and wounded.

GENERAL LEE TO GENERAL WASHINGTON'.

January 5, 1776.

DEAR GENERAL: The consequences of the enemy's possessing themselves of New-York, have appeared to me so terrible, that I have scarcely been able to sleep from apprehensions on the subject. These apprehensions daily increase. You have it in your power, at present, to prevent this dreadful event. If I do not mistake, the Congress have given you authority to take any step in that place, as well as here, which you shall think necessary for the publick service; but if they have not given you, expressly and literally, authority with respect to the city of New-York, I am confident that any measure you think right to plan, and put in execution, will be approved of. I have the greatest reason to believe, from the most authentick intelligence, that the best members of the Congress expect that you would take much upon yourself, as refer-