[New York]
August 24th a deserter came from the Enemy which informs that design of the Enemy is to storm Long Island Works and at the same time come up against the City with their Shiping, that a Signal is to be hoisted at Long when they are ready to Storm the, as they are making all Preparations Possible we may Expect it soon
August 25th A man deserted after the Enemy Landed he inform by the best Account he can give there was about 8 or 9 thousand Men Landed and they consisted of the British troop only that the Hessians ware all Arrivd but remaind on the Island we are informed that the Enemy are advanced 3 or 4 Mile from the Landing and are fortifying and Draging their Cannon up to their works that other Inhabitant from Queens County are thronging in great Numbers to the Enemyー
August 26th A brisk wind at N. W fair for the Shipping to come against the Town if they so inclined but when they will attempt is Yet held in suspenceー
1. "Caleb Clap Diary, " The Historical Magazine, 3rd series, III, 250-51.