Sr

As the detachmt. From the 1t Batt: N.J.V.s at the light house, cannot well be Spared, especially Since the flank companys of the 82d are ordered to join the army; I beg leave to propose, that the detacht. Now there of one Capt. 2 Sub: & 40 men, may be relieved by a like number from the 2 Battn. now on Long Island;

this I know will be very Agreeable to Lt. Coll MORRIS, and will be strong Shewing the Battn. on this Island; I beg his Excellys favor in this matter, and am

Sr.
Your
Very hu sevt-
Cortd. SKINNER

Majr. ANDRE
&c &c &c

University of Michigan, William L. Clements Library, Sir Henry Clinton Papers, Volume 107, item 13.

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