Sir

The Enemy have made the following disposition, Genl. Wayne at Piramus & Hackinsack, Ld. Stirling if his health will permit is to Come to Chatham, Maxwell with Ogdon & Spencers Battn. at Williams farms a few miles west of Barnets Mills on the Raway, & cantoons to his right towards Bonham Town, Coll. Shreeves at Newark, Maj. Lee with about 90 Horse is to be at Springfield; at Elizth. Town Coll. Seely with about 100 six Months [Men] & one Iron four Pounder; The Militia at Woodbridge & Amboy; All the forrage below the scotch Plains & Westfield is Carryed to Morris & Veal Town on the Road to Pluckomin. Their Numbers or Duty Cannot yet be Ascertained, as soon as possible you shall have them; at Present they are under great uneasiness, expecting a Visit from you.

I am
Your Excellencys
Most obt.
hul. servt.
Cortd. SKINNER

His Excy.
Sir H. CLINTON

University of Michigan, William L. Clements Library, Sir Henry Clinton Papers, Volume 56, item 6.

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