Dr Sir
The Phenix & Rose have Just now passed our Batterys & I fear without much damage ー I was in one of the Batterys during the whole time they were within gun shot ー The visit they had two nights agoe from our fire ships made them sick of their Station & they have now Joind the fleet at the Narrows ー Every countenance here is chearfull and if our Enemies dare attack they will undoubtedly procure themselves a severe drubbing ー My complymts to friends I am Sr [&c.]
Geo: Ross2
New York 18th Augt 1776
1. Franklin Papers, IV, 106, APS.
2. Adjutant of the Second Pennsylvania Battalion.
