Letter signed : Headquarters, New Windsor, to Brigadier General Clinton, 1781 May 7.

Concerning the lack of provisions and the "critical state of the Garrison of Fort Schuyler;" saying "Deeply sensible of the distresses of the Troops in your Department, and apprehensive of the serious consequences of a defection, and the loss of the Posts on the frontier I entreat you to be persuaded, that I am heartily disposed to give every assistance, in my power, for your relief. It is true I had entertained hopes that the States would effectually second my wishes and endeavours; and I will not despair of their yet furnishing the necessary supplies before it is too late;" saying he has asked General Heath to visit the Eastern States and "make requisitions for their immediate support and relief. I should therefore advise, that the Garrison of Fort Schuyler should hold out to the last extremity; and I have no doubt of your still continuing, to use your unremitting exertions, thro' every possible difficulty, and embarrassment, to succour that Garrison, and to avert the disasters and calamities we have but too much reason to apprehend, from the present temper of the Troops, and complexion of our affairs in that quarter;" adding that "should the worse evils take place that may be dreaded" he should know that he has "faithfully performed" his duty.