Sir

A person employed by me to bring intelligence from the Delaware shore returned last night with the following account—On the 22^d. at 4. in the afternoon the enemy made several attacks on fort Mifflin but were as often repulsed the Cannonade was very severe and continued 'till 8. ^oClock. in the evening. Yesterday morning it was re­newed with redoubled vigour, two large ships I advanced to pass the Chevaux de Frize, while a brisk fire was kept up from Province Island, a party of three thousand at the same time attacked Red-bank, so that a continual fire was kept up on all sides which lasted from 6 in the morning, 'till 4. in the afternoon without the least intermission, at which time the enemy quitted their ships, having first set them on fire, they soon after blew up, the explosion exceeds any discription, thus ended the day-every thing seems quiet this morning. I believe this is their last effort, they will certainly quit Philadelphia I am also informed a number of boats were manned and made an attempt to land on Mud­ Island, but were defeated with great loss, 'tis said 300. Hessians were drowned this I cant [illeg.] [I] beg leave to congratulate Congress & you on the [News?] and am [&c.]

P.S. One of the Ships I am informed is called the Augusta, my Informant says he was an eye witness. I have dispatched an Express to his Excell^cy. gen^l. washington. I have thought proper to send my boy Express.—