1Enclosure: Samuel Culper, Jr., to John Bolton, 29 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
Since my last the number of the Enemy within these lines have not been augmented by any arrivals. The Romelus, Daphne & Deleware did not sail as I advised you, owing, I believe, to the unexpected account of your taking the Garrison at Stony point The account was truly alarming to the Torys—However, like true Philosophers, they soon resonated themselves to it by saying that it wou’d tend to...
2I. Samuel Culper, Jr., to John Bolton, 6 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
Since my last the number of the enemy within these lines have not been augmented by arrivals. I have received your favour of the 30th of July with the vials 1 & 2—The contents shall be duly observed. The Raisonable with four frigates sailed from this the day I mentioned—but did not sail from the hook till a few days ago—The Rainbow with two sloops of war are said to be cruising off the...
3II. Samuel Culper to John Bolton, 15 August (Washington Papers)
Jonas Hawkins agreeable to appointment met Culper Junr not far from New-York, and received a letter; but on his return was under the necessity to destroy the same, or be detected: but have the satisfaction to inform you that there is nothing of importance to advise you of. There have been no augmentation by ships of war or land forces, and every thing is very quiet. Every [letter] is opened at...
4III. Samuel Culper to John Bolton, 17 August (Washington Papers)
The inclosed hath bene Since the dats thereof in my hands on the account of a high wind much rather they had bene in you⟨rs⟩ I have nothing worthy of notice to Pen down our Petitioners have not yet returnd Shall be able to informe you at the next appointment which is very Short 725 returns this night and may come back tomorrow night I hope the general Sickness Seems, to abate. Am your, &c. 722...
5Enclosure: Samuel Culper, Jr., to John Bolton, 29 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have made inquiry concerning the quantity of provision on this Island, and am well convinced there is sufficient to last this Garrison 6 Months. Several Vessels have not discharged. The packet arrived the 23d Inst. The accounts by her are very alarming to the Tories. They are now convinced that the English fleet dare not engage the united fleets of France and Spain. The Ardent is taken and...