Arrival of reinforcement from Rhode Island in New York indicates either another goal further southward or an attack near Washington's area. Encloses a copy of the Family Compact between the branches of the Bourbon family. Explains the political connection between France and Spain. Hears nothing from General Lincoln. A ship carrying military stores that sailed from Philadelphia for South Carolina ha s been taken.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829