[New York Harbor] 28th Novr The transports with the troops came up with the tide, and anchored in the East River between Corlaer's-hook and the town. The two decked ships, and the large transport with the 54th Regiment on board, are gone down to Sandy hook. It is now pretty evident that we are going to Rhode Island.
Major General [Richard] Prescott, Capt. Welsh, his aide de Camp, & Brigadier General [Francis] Smith, together with Major of brigade Baker and myself, embarked this day on board The Earl of Effingham, which ship has been allotted for those two Generals, with their Suite and baggage.