D^r. General

Since I wrote my Last nothing particular has happened in this Quarter—some days ago I made a Desposition to Cross over to Long Island, and Attackt the Forts Huntington & Setauket, but before Matters could be got Ready for the Expidition, they Evacuated both Forts and are now Making very strong Works at the Upper End of the Island,

I Rec^d. a Letter the other Day from Gen^l. Dickinson,¹ Acquainting me that his Intentions was yesterday to make a Decent upon Statten Island, upon which I orderd Gen^ls. Parsons² & Warners³ Brigades to march down towards Kings Bridge, to make a Diversion in his favour, which I hope had the desired Effect I am in haste D^r Gen^l. [&c.]