Agreeably to your Excellencys directions, through Col. Smith, I have taken up Mr Pier Depeyster as a spy in the employ of the Enemy—I send him this Instant to the Jersey Camp where care will be taken of him untill further orders.

I send Mr Abm Cadmus by Lieut. Rhea to Head Quarters. Mr Rhea will inform your Excellency of the particulars relating him. I enclose the latest Papers & am With the greatest respect your Excellencys humble servant