Eagle Octr the 27 1777 [in Delaware River]
Sir
I received and transmitted by the earliest opportunities, the unsealed letters you did me the honor to intrust me with, for Sir Wm. Howe.
At the same time that I make my acknowledgements for those instances of your obliging confidence, I beg to add my congratulations on the brilliant Success of your Expedition up the North River; which must have been attended with very happy consequences, if Genl Burgoyne had been in a situation to profit by the Diversion. I have the honor to be [&c.]
Howe
L, MiU-C, Henry Clinton Papers. Addressed at foot of first page: "Sir H: Clinton K. B &c &c—."
