prisoner, and, it is said, several of the enemy were killed and wounded. The enemy, about sun-set, burnt seven houses on the Island, which being discovered here, his Honour, the Deputy-Governour, General West. Colonels Richmond. Martin. and Cook, Captain Allen, and Captain Wells, immediately set out to send forces upon the Island, by way of Warren and Bristol; from the former of which places General West ordered fifty men, directing them to join such as should be collected at Warwick-Neck, and proceed to the Island. His Honour, with the General, then went to Bristol, and sent off Major Talman, with eighty men, in whale-boats, who landed about the dawn of day. Captain Barton. with a few men, had landed from Head-Quarters, but those at Warwick-Neck were not able to join them for want of boats. About nine o'clock in the morning the enemy landed about two hundred and fifty men, and attacked Lieutenant Car, who was stationed with a guard of forty men, to observe their motions; the remainder of our men, about fifty in number, soon coming up, a smart engagement ensued, which lasted three hours. The enemy several times sent out flanking parties, which were as often drove back to their main body. They were at length drove to their vessels, leaving our people in possession of the Island, having the night before got on board about one hundred sheep; but no cattle are missing. Two of their men were found dead after the action, and one wounded in the thigh; they likewise carried off a number of killed and wounded, particularly an officer, that appeared to be badly wounded, and who, it is supposed, had the command. We had only three men slightly wounded. Our officers and men behaved with the greatest bravery, and had there been boats at Warwick, to carry over the reinforcements from thence, it is thought the enemy's whole party would have been killed or taken. Sunday evening the enemy burnt two buildings on Patience-Island; on Monday they cut a quantity of wood at Hope-Island, and yesterday, it is said, returned to Newport.

While the bomb brig lay off Prudence, the gunner and five seamen made their escape in a boat, and arrived safe at Bristol,

GENERAL WASHINGTON TO GENERAL MONTGOMERY.

Cambridge, January 12, 1776.

DEAR SIR: Every account from your quarter serves to confirm our hopes that you will get possession of Quebeck, if not already in your hands. 1 must beg, therefore, your attention to the wants of the Army here, which are not few, and, if they cannot in some part be supplied by you, I do not know where else I can apply.

After powder, the principal deficiency is that of arms; those brought in by the soldiers are so very indifferent that I cannot place confidence in them.

Blankets and clothing we are very deficient in. Of these and other necessaries, I am taught to believe there is abundance in Canada. Quebeck is, 1 suppose, the great magazine for them, and all kind of military stores. I hope it will be in your power to forward to this place from thence a sufficient quantity to relieve our wants. Whatever you can spare, we shall have occasion for, and your sending them, as expeditiously as possible, will be doing vast service to this Army, and very much oblige sir, yours,

GEORGE WASHINGTON.

To Major-General Richard Montgomery, Canada.

P. S. Arms we are exceedingly in want of. These I would wish to receive without delay, if you can supply them from the King's stores in Quebeck.

WILLIAM WALL TO ADMIRAL HOPKINS.

Baltimore, January 13, 1776.

DEAR SIR: This will be handed you by Captain Stone, of the Hornet, sloop-of-war.

At my arrival here, I found my vessel, agreeably to my expectations, with great satisfaction, and after that 1 waited on Captain Stone, and gave your compliments to him, and delivered your message, which I hope may prove satisfactory. My business is so at present, that 1 cannot come to you by this opportunity of Captain Stone, or otherwise would, with all my heart; but after the business is done, will gladly enter with you, with all the cheerfulness in the world, and, therefore, beg, if any vacancy should offer, you will be kind enough to keep it for me, consistent with your honour and convenience. So wishing you all the success imaginable, I am your most obedient humble servant,

WILLIAM WALL.

To Admiral Hopkins, on board the ship Alfred, per favour of Captain Stone.

N. B. As for news, I refer you to Captain Stone. My best compliments to brother John and Abraham Whipple.

W. W.

JOSIAH BARTLETT TO NEW-HAMPSHIRE COMMITTEE OF SAFETY.

Philadelphia, January 13, 1776.

GENTLEMEN: In order that General Schuyler may be properly informed what pay the officers and soldiers, who served in the expedition to Canada last year, have received from their respective Colonies, the Congress passed the enclosed resolve, which they have ordered me to transmit to you. An order of Congress, for raising a regiment in the western parts of our Province, for Canada, will be sent you by the President.

I am, gentlemen, your most humble servant,

JOSIAH BARTLETT.

To the Convention, or the Committee of Safety of New-Hampshire.

"In Congress, January 8, 1776.

Resolved, That the Governour of Connecticut, the General Assemblies of Massachusetts-Bay and New-Hampshire, and the Convention of New-York, be written to forthwith, by the Delegates of the said Colonies, respectively, to furnish General Schuyler with the amount of money paid to any persons in the Army under his command, specifying the names of the persons to whom the money was paid by their order."

BAYARD, JACKSON AND COMPANY, TO CAPTAIN MESTON.

Philadelphia, January 13, 1776.

SIR: Our snow Dickenson, being now loaded and ready for sea, we hereby direct you to proceed in her with all possible dispatch from this port to the port of Nantes, in France. On your passage, you are to improve wind and weather, to the best advantage, constantly endeavouring to make your passage in as short a time as possible, and carefully avoiding to speak to any vessel. On your arrival at Nantes, you are to apply to Messrs. Montandouin and Frere, merchants there, and to whom you are consigned; they will receive your cargo, which you are to lose no time in delivering, and there take on board such goods as they have orders to ship in return; with which you are to proceed immediately for this port, observing the directions given you as above. On your arrival off our Capes, you are to stand off, and on making a signal, by hoisting your jack to your foretopmast-head, when you will be answered, either from the Light-House or Cape-May, by a sheet hung out. Upon seeing this, you are to conclude there is no danger in your way, and immediately proceed up the bay; but if, after making your signal for six or eight hours, you should see no signal, from either the Light-House or Cape-May, you are then to proceed along the coast towards the Capes of Virginia, and endeavour to land your cargo in the best manner you can, putting it in the care of the Committee of the place where it is landed, or some persons of property, for the use of the Congress, and immediately dispatch an express with an account of your proceedings to us. We have the greatest dependence in your vigilance and activity in prosecuting this voyage. Should you succeed, as we pray God you may, you will not only recommend yourself strongly to our further notice, but you will be considered as rendering an essential service to your country. You must be sensible the success of this voyage in a great measure depends upon conduct; we doubt not you will endeavour to acquit yourself in a suitable manner.

Wishing you a safe and pleasant voyage, and a quick and prosperous return, we are, sir, your very humble servants

BAYARD, JACKSON & Co.

To Captain William Meston.