Description of Benedict Arnold's treachery. The Southern Army under General Gates was defeated near Camden, but he is collecting all the forces of the Southern states to oppose the enemy, who under Lord Cornwallis have marched as far as Charlotte, North Carolina. General Clinton has embarked with forces from New York. He is probably bound for Virginia. Necessity of troops and loans from American al lies. The New York Gazette has reported that Mr. Laurens was captured and has been taken to Newfoundland. "Congress has advanced me towards the payment of debts contracted on public account two separate sums by draughts on you." Bingham has sent them to European banking houses. Asks Jay to aid him in making certain that they are honored.
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United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829