absence from home, the indisposition of some part of your family, together with the information of a gentleman of your house that their letters had already gone in, and further commands cannot be executed in the space of three or four hours, I thought it best under the most pressing circumstances in point of time, to push forward on the road, and doing myself the pleasure of accepting your very hospitable invitation.

I am much indebted to your wishes with respect to my release and do assure you, Sir, did it lie in my power, to forward that of your Bro'r, it would give me a very singular pleasure in so good an opportunity of convincing you of the respect & esteem with which I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient and

Very humble serv't,

ARCH'D CAMPBELL,

Lieut.-Colo. 1st Reg't.

Lieut.-Col. Campbell's Letter.

NEW YORK, 18th May, 1778.

SIR-At the time you were pleased to honor me with a visit, it gave me very much concern, that indispensible attendance with the regiment had called me frequently abroad; and the more so, as you had quitted the City before I had it in my power to pay you my respects.

The application I made in your behalf with General Jones, was unfortunately too late; had I had a more early intimation of your wish, it is probable better success would have attended my entreaty. Mr. Boudinot was gone and that business so far closed, that Gen'l Jones (who seemed extremely desirous of rendering justice to your pretensions) waived at that juncture an interference, from a doubt how far Sir H'y Clinton might have approved of all that had been already agreed to. However, Sir, you may rest assured, I shall be ready to catch at the first opening to forward the object of your wishes, and shall at all times be happy in the opportunity of convincing you of the respect and esteem with which I have the honor to be, Sir,

Capt. Thos. Chapman's Letter.

not keeping my Particular busi

DEAR SIR-I beg ten thousand pardons for appointment of dining with you on Friday last. ness, I assure you, prevented, of which I shall inform you to-morrow. I this morning obtained leave to go to New York, and to-morrow intend doing myself the pleasure of taking a family dinner with you. If you should see Mr. Shaylor in Town, I will bring him with me, and am your most

Obd't Humble Serv't,

BROOKLYN, Sunday M'g, June, 1778.

COL. WEBB.

THOS. CHAPMAN.

Col. Connolly's Letter to S. B. Webb.

PHILADELPHIA GAOL, March, 1779.

COLO. CONNOLLY begs leave to present his compliments to Colo. Webb, and as he has this day heard that Colo. Webb intends shortly to return for New York, would be happy to know whether the prevailing report that the mode of exchange as referred to General Washington can be depended upon as authentic.

THURSDAY, 12 o'clock.

John Carter's Letter.

BOSTON, Feb'y 3, 1780.

MY DEAR WEBB :-Mr. Spillard of the Convention Troops is going into New York with a Flag. He is so obliging as to assure me he will take charge of my letter to General Phillips (with the one inclosed). If you have not had an opportunity to send it, be so kind as to deliver it to him. Mrs. Carter and Peggy are well and desire their compliments, present mine to all the good family at Wethersfield.

I am very sincerely yours,

COLO. S. B. WEBB.

JOHN CARTER.

John Carter's Letter.

BOSTON, March 26th, 1780.

DEAR SIR-I am favored with yours of 21 ulto. I am exceedingly obliged to you for your caution respecting my letter and hope you have by this time found an opportunity to forward it. I long much to hear from you about business.

General Schuyler is at Philadelphia. I have wrote to him by this conveyance, desiring him to request of Gen'l Washington permission for me to go to New York, and I hope his application will be attended with success.

Mrs. Carter and Miss Schuyler desire their particular compliments to you.

Erskine and Harry have left us; you have doubtless seen them before this.

We still keep it up here pretty well and the lads are in good spirits.

Adieu. I am ever sincerely Yours,

Doct'r John Cochran's Letter.

JOHN CARTER.

NEW WINDSOR,

March 4th, 1781.

DEAR SIR-I was favoured with yours of the 28th, ultimo, this day, also another of former date, which I did not answer because of no opportunity. The machine I ordered to be sent to me with all possible despatch, and I hope to receive it soon. I have not wrote to the Governor, because I have expected to set out for that place for these 10 days last past, & shall get under weigh for it to-morrow morning, and you may depend every power of mine shall be exerted to obtain the Desire of Mrs. Banker.

I am sorry for her situation, & shall omit no opportunity of rendering her my best services. Take care of yourself, and give my love to Mr. Wehle, my favorite, Mr. Banker and family, and believe me,

COL. WEBB.

Dear Sir, Yours most sincerely,

JOHN COCHRAN.

Mrs. Frances Carrey's Letter.

PHILLIP'S PATENT,

Novemb'r 25, 1782.

SIR-The slight acquaintance I had you when at Peekskill, and the friendship subsisting between you and my brother, Huntington's family, encourage me to ask for a permit to visit my home and connections at Peekskill. I hope this request will not appear unreasonable, as it is the first time I have asked the favour since I was removed, which is near two years. If the permit should be granted, I should be glad to have my little boy included as company for me. The bearer will forward it to me.

By complying, Col. Webb will greatly oblige his friend and Hum. Servant,

COL'L WEBB.

FRANCES CARREY.

Capt. John Carlile's Letter.

LT. INFANTRY CAMP,

Saturday Morning,

Continental Villars,

7 Decr., 1782.

DEAR COLONEL :-I cannot take leave of you without expressing the high sense I have of your attention and politeness to me while under your command.

Nothing can add to the happiness I have had with you during the campaign, but your testimony of my having discharged the duties of my office to your satisfaction. Be assured, my Dear Colonel, that I esteem you, and shall, with your permission, enroll you among the number of my Dearest friends.

As I ever regard the recommendation of my friend as an obligation which I am bound to fulfill, I must beg that, if my conduct whilst in the field has been satisfactory to you, you will take occasion to mention it to my friend, General Hand.

Wishing you every species of happiness which the field, or the tranquility of a domestic life can afford, I beg leave to subscribe myself,

Dear Colonel,

Your affectionate Friend,

And Very H'ble Serv't,

J. CARLILE.

Please to make my complim't acceptable to Capt. J. Webb.

J.C.

John Clarke's Letter.

BOSTON, 1 Oct'r, 1788.

DEAR SIR-Knowing your politeness, I take the liberty to request your attention to the bearer of this letter, Mr. Noyes. He is a very modest and very worthy man. He is on his way to Charlestown, where he resided before the war. If you will show him your city, and give him any necessary information, the favor will be ever gratefully acknowledged by

Sir,

Your humble serv't,

GENERAL WEBB..

JOHN CLARKE.

Wm. Constable's Letter.

NEW YORK, November 10, 1802.

MY DEAR WEBB :—I did not hear till Tuesday, that you were in Town, and behold you I am laid up to-day from having travelled yesterday in the wet. Come and see us, I pray you. I will call for you to-morrow and bring you to dinner, and send you back if you will not stay all night, which you may as well do.

DEAR SIR-I send you by Ensign Greene sundry letters I wrote you by Mr. Boulton, desiring your assistance in settling a matter with Mrs. Van Horne. I have now enclosed the papers prepared anew by promising the letters to Mrs. Van Horne. She will give you a plain idea of what I would wish to obtain. My dear sir, your influence with Mrs. Van Horne will be of great service to one who wishes you every happiness in life, and will not be unthought of by, dear sir,

Your most Ob'd't Serv't,

NATHAN FRINK.