[Long Island] 6th Novr The Pearl, Frigate, and two Navy Victuallers got under way about 3 o'Clock yesterday afternoon from their anchorage near Jones's house on The North River, and notwithstanding a very heavy fire from the Rebel Forts and Batteries on both sides, they got up as far as the mouth of Spikendevil Creek near Kingsbridge, without having received any apparent damage. They came to an anchor there, as the tide was spent. They are going with provisions for the three ships of War stationed higher up.

Four deserters came in this morning. They say but one shot struck the Pearl.

It is thought probable that the transports which are now ready in the harbour may be employed in conveying a considerable part of the Army up the North River towards Albany, in order to forward the operations of the Army under Genl Carleton, and assist in dispersing the Rebels opposed to him before the winter sets in. This does not appear impracticable. There is no danger of any Ice in the River till January, and it is navigable for transports and large vessels within 30 miles of Albany. The very appearance of an Army coming upon their backs, would probably oblige the Rebels to retire. Most persons however are of opinion that the fleet is destined for the Southward. Admiral Sir Peter Parker is to Command. The Carcase Bomb is ordered to go with it.

Many officers are still of opinion that the Expedition is intended against Rhode Island, as being the Best harbour for the Ships of War.