The Fort with proper buildings might contain the King's Arsenal and Armoury and when all the buildings and Barracks now standing are Demolished, a proper esplanade might be marked out for the Soldiery, and a handsome range of barracks constructed for as many men as might be thought proper for a standing Garrison.

The Inhabitants who claim the property in the houses and lots in Pearl Street and buildings adjoining, might probably be satisfied out of the Rebel Tenements within the City, upon Confiscation.

By this arrangement Your Lordship will observe the soldier would be kept distinct from the Citizen and the Commercial Interest of the Town not in the least injured, as no Docks or wharfs have ever been built where the line of works border on the East and North River. All the ground within the dotted black line from Whitehall to the North River is proposed to be reserved to the Crown for the purposes above mentioned

It is with the most singular Satisfaction I have the honor herewith to transmit to Your Lordship Copies of the Addresses of the City and County of New York, and also of King's and Queen's County to the King's Commissioners, testifying their wishes to return under the King's peace and Government.

The Dissolution of the Committee of Suffolk County and the Committees of the several Townships in the same, with the Revocation of all their proceedings and orders under the Congress was effected at my particular recommendation to them for that purpose; Copies of all which are herewith transmitted: When the pressure of the Rebel Army is removed from this Province I have the strongest expectations that a like spirit will be adopted through the Colony.

On my Reviewing the 4th Inst, while with the Army such part of the Militia of Westchester County as was within the protection of the King's Army, and which amounted to upwards of five hundred men, I found them impressed with a loyal disposition to Government: But from the vicinity of the Rebels and the uncertainty of the Royal Army giving them continued support I could not think it expedient at that time to invite them to take up arms, or to petition the King's Commissioners, as either measure at that period would on the removal of the troops bring down instant destruction to their Properties and Families; Indeed what with the Conflagrations of the Rebels, and the marauding of both armies, the inhabitants of that County are reduced to great distress.

I must beg leave to offer my congratulations to your Lordship on the repeated and honourable atchievements of the British and Hessian Troops; another Campaign pressed with equal vigour, I trust will restore tranquility and union to the British Empire.

On the 10th inst: I received the Militia of Queen's County at Hampstead, when eight hundred and twenty Men were mustered, and on Thursday following I saw the Suffolk Militia at Brookhaven, where near eight hundred Men appeared, to all of whom, as well as to the Militia of Queens County, I had in my presence an oath of allegiance and fidelity administered, the form of which is herewith transmitted.

I took much pains in explaining to the people (having formed them into circles) the iniquitous arts ettc that had been practiced on their credulity to seduce and mislead them, and I had the satisfaction to observe among them a general return of confidence in Govern'. A very large majority of the Inhabitants of Queen's County have indeed steadfastly maintained their Royal principles, as have small districts in Suffolk County. Some Men from South and Easthampton townships, who attended the Review, assured me, Rebel parties from Connecticut were then on the Eastermost part of the Island, and which prevented in general the settlers in that quarter from attending my summons, but that they are very desirous to live under a peaceable obedience to His Maju" authority.

The inclosed letter from their Presbyterian Minister1 will more fully explain their sentiments. Three Companies I learned had been raised out of Suffolk County for the Rebel Army; most of whom I was made to understand would quit that service, if they could get home.

I have the pleasure to assure your Lord, through the whole of this Tour, I did not hear the least Murmur of discontent, but a general satisfaction expressed at my coming among them; and to judge from the temper and disposition I perceived in them; there is not the least apprehension of any further commotions from the Inhabitants on Long Island; all are industrious in bringing to Market what provisions the Island affords.

The late success of His Majty's arms in the Jersey's and Rhode Island, will assuredly open considerable resources of Provisions and forage for the Army, which with the plentiful and

1 Rev. Samuel Bcell, D. D., was born in Coventry, Conn., Sept. 1, 1716, was graduated at Yale 1741 and ordained 1743. He waa inatalled minister of Easthampton, L. I., Sept. 19, 1746. When the Island fell into the hands of the British in 1776, he was very useful to his people and successful in protecting them. He received the degree of Doctor of Divinity from Dartmouth College in 1791 and died July 19, 1798, aged 81 years. A brief memoir of Dr. Buell haa been published by his son-in-law, the Rev. Dr. Woolworth (Thompton's Long Island, I., 319) father of Samuel B. Woolworth, Esq., LL. D., Secretary of the Board of Regents of the State of New-York. — ED.

abundant supplies from the Mother Country will enable this high spirited and victorious army to take the field early next spring.

The General has been pleased to give my Secretary Coll: Fanning1 a warr' to raise a Battalion of Provincials of Five Hundred Men, they are to be listed for the American service, and for the term of two years or during the war, at the General's option. This Corps, I expect will be compleated so as to be ready to take the field with the army.

While on long Island, I gave certificates to near three hundred Men who signed the declaration prescribed by the King's Commissioners Proclamation of the 30th Nov last; large bodies of the people have already taken the benefit of the Grace therein offered them. I am with perfect Esteem and respect

Last Sunday evening Mr Wallace & Mr Jauncey, two of His Majy'' Council of this province, with several other Inhabitants thereof, came to Town from Connecticut, having been discharged by Gov Trumbull from their confinement upon the express obligation of not taking up arms against America, and to return to their captivity if required. By these Gentlemen I understand the temper of the Warmest Patriots in Connecticut is much softened, and that they wish for peace; they also tell me, from the intelligence they had opportunities to collect, they are positive, a Majority of the Inhabitants West of Connecticut River are firm friends to Govern'. This report I can give the more credit to, from the number of Connecticut Men that inlist in the Provincial corps now raising.

The Rebels carrying off the Hessian Brigade under Coll: Rail at Trenton, has given me more real chagrin, than any other circumstance this war; the moment was critical, and I believe the Rebel Chiefs were conscious, if some stroke was not struck that would give life to their sinking cause, they should not raise another army. Unlucky as was this loss, I have received great comfort by the assurances Heister and Gen1 Kniphausen have given me (who are most sincerely and deeply mortified at the event) that the Rebels will not with all their arts be able to seduce the Hessian Prisoners from their allegiance to their Prince and duty to His Maj". I trust, this tarnish to the Campaign, will in due season be wiped away by some brilliant enterprize of the King's forces who entertain the keenest sense of the insult.

I am with all possible respect

My Lord,

Your Lord's most obed1 and very humble servant
W- Tryon.

'Supra, note, p. 284.

Sir

Lord George Germain to Governor Tryon.

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N° 8.

I had the satisfaction to receive by Capt" Gardiner the 30th of last Month your Dispatches Numbered 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21. and have laid them before the King.

The warm expressions of duty and affection to His Maj'' contained in the several addresses of the Inhabitants of such Parts of the Province as have been delivered from the oppression of the Rebels by the happy and rapid success of His Maj's forces, were very pleasing to the King; and I trust that the time is at no great distance when the return of the deluded people to their duty will become general and the Provce be entitled to His Majty'* peace, and to all its former commercial advantages.

The early attention you have shewn to the future security of New York, is no more than the unremitted Zeal & Attachment to the King's service, which has been so conspicuous in your conduct, would have led us to expect; and altho' the time is not yet come for entering upon the consideration of what measures will be proper to be adopted for retaining the Colonies in their duty, yet, I may venture to assure you, whenever it does come, that the security of New York will be a principle object of attention; and it is therefore highly necessary, that you should avail yourself of the present circumstances to secure, for His Majty'* use, such part of the destroyed Town, as in the opinion of the Engineers will be most proper for erecting a Citadel, or other works, as well to command the Town as for the defence of the harbour. I have communicated to the Lords of the Treasury your letter N° 20 and have not failed to recommend the subject of it to their Lord'' benevolent consideration I am, ettc.

I was very glad to find by your letter of the 9th August that you were safe arrived at New York with the two Indians that accompanied you, and who gave such proofs of their spirit & bravery in the engagement the packet had with a rebel privateer. I hope the one who you tell me in your letter of the 25lh Nov' is set out with the design of getting to his nation will succeed in his purpose, & I make no doubt from the Accounts you transmit, as well as from those I have received from Canada, that a considerable body of the Indians will be in readiness to second any operations which Sir William Howe may think fit to direct towards Albany in the Spring. In this expectation I have judged it necessary to order such part of a supply of goods suitable for presents to the Indians as had been purchased for Canada, and shipped on

board the Lord Shuldham Transport (which is returned to England having lost her passage to Quebec) to be sent in her to New York for Sir William Howe's disposal. And I have some reason to think that the other parts of this supply, which were on board the General Conway and Union Transports, will also be brought to New York, as neither of those ships have I fear been able to get up to Quebec.

Colonel Guy Johnson.

I am Sir &

GEO. GERMAIN.

No 28. My Lord,

Governor Tryon to Lord George Germain.

[New-York Papeis (S. P. 0.) CLXIX.]

New York. 20. Jan 1777.

I have solicited General Howe to give me eight hundred stand of arms for the Loyal Inhabitants in Queen's County, which he was pleased to grant, and accordingly last week they were sent to Col: Ludlow1 Coll: of Militia to distribute among the most faithful subjects.

The General this day signified his wishes that I would choose out five hundred of the most trusty Citizens to arm for the defence of the City should it be thought necessary to March out a considerable part of this Garison against the Rebels, who are assembling in a large body near King's Bridge. I am engaging all the Citizens to take the same oath of allegiance & fidelity administered to the Militia on Long Island, and I give to each the certificate as inclosed; this My Lord will give confidence to the Citizens who are well effected and distinguish the Friend from the Enemy.

The Inhabitants of King's County (through the recommendation of Mr Axtel,* a member of the Council, and Col: of the Militia of that County) have contributed three hundred pounds currency towards the raising of Col: Fanning's Battalion of Provincials, this laudable spirit I shall encourage and have already recommended to the Society of the Quakers to distinguish they Loyalty and zeal by an Act of liberality in furnishing the Provincial Corps with some necessary's of clothing of which they are in great want; the benefit of which measure they have now under consideration I am with all possible respect

My Lord

Your Lord's most obed' & very humble serv

W" Tryon.

'Colonel Gabriel G. Ludlow of Hempstead, L. I., was brother of Judge L., {tupra, p. 248) and commanded the 3d Delancey battalion in the war of the Revolution. Having been outlawed in 1779, he retired to New Brunswick with his men at the peace; was Mayor of St. John's in 1785 and in 1792 Judge of Vice Admiralty and member of the Council. He filled for five years the office of President of the Council and Commander-in-Chief of that Province, viz, from Oct. 6, 1803, to Oct. 4, 1808, when he died, aged 72 years. —En.