Since I wrote you yesterday, I have such intelligence, as I rely on;,that the enemy are making preparation, to come with considerable force, to this place. Their Design is, to land a body of Troops, from the Island, which are to act in concert, with another body from Kingsbridge. The principle objects, they have in view, are doubtless, to procure, a number of [   ] and destroy the Whale Boats, which of late, have done them considerable injury. The first of these, which is their grand object, they will undoubtedly effect, unless some assistance, can be afforded, by the Continental Troops. Whether that can with propriety be done, and so speedily, as to give the needed relief, you Sir, can best determine. With respect, I am your Obedt Hume Sert