The New-England chronicle — Boston [Mass.], 1776-08-15 00:00:00, page 4

The following is an e^aßftate of what sassed at
ths interview between his Excellency General
IVafbington and Colonel Patterson, Adjutant
General of the army under General Powe, Ju
ly 20, 1776.
AFTER ufaal compliments,in which,as well
as through the whole conversation, Col.
faiterfon addressed Gen. Washington by the
title of Excellency, Col.Patterfon entered upon
the business by faying, that Gen. Howe much
regretted the difficulties which had aiifen re
fpe&ing the address of the letters to General
Washington ; that it was deemed confident
with propriety, and founded upon precedents
of the like nature by Ambailadors and Pleni
potentiaries where disputes or difficulties of
rank had arisen ; that ^General Washington
might recoiled he had last summer, addrefled
a letter to Gen. Howe, To the Hon. William
Howe, Esq; that Lord Howe and Gen. Howe
did not mean to derogate from the rtfpea or
rank of General Washington ; that they held
his person and character in the highest elteem ;
that the direction, with the addition of &c. &c.
&c. implied every thing that ought to follow.
Hethen produced a letter which he did not di-
Italy offer to General Washington, but ob
fetved that it was the fame letter which had
been sent, and laid it on the table, with a su
perscription, to George Washington, &c. &c.
&c. The General declined the letter, and
Said, that a letter directed to a person in a pub
lic character, ffiould have some description or
indication of it, otherwise it would appear
a mere private letter ; that it was true
the &c. &c. &c. implied eyery thing, and they
also implied any thing ; that the letter to Gen.
Howe, alluded to, was an answer to one re
ceived under a like address from him, which
the Officer on duty haying taken, he did not
think proper to return, but answered it in the
fame mode of address ; that he Should absolute
ly decline any letter dire&ed to him as a private
person, when it related to his public Ration.
Col. Patterson then said, that Gen. Howe
would not urge his delicacy farther, and re
peated his affections, that no failure of refped
was intended. He then said, that he would en
deavor, as well as he could, to recollect Gen.
Howe's fentimerats on the letter and resolves of
Congress sent him a few days before, refpe&ing
the treatment of our prifeners in Canada.
" That the affairs of Canada were in another
department, not fubjeft to the controul ofGen.
Howe, but that he and Lord Howe utterly dis
approved of every infringement on the rights of
humanity." Col. Patterson then took a paper
out of his pocket, and after looking it over,
said he had expressed nearly the words. Gen.
Washington then said he had also forwarded a
copy of the Resolves to Gen. Burgoyne. To
which Col. Patterson replied, he did not doubt
a proper attention would be paid to them, and
that he (Gen. Washington) was sensible that
cruelty was not the charafteriftic of the British
nation. Col. Patterson then proceeded to fay
he had it in charge to mention the case of Gen.
Prefcot, who they were informed was treated
with such rigour, that, under his age and in
firmities, fatal consequences might be appre
hended.
General Washington replied that Gen. Pref
cot's treatment had not fallen under his notice;
that all persons under his particular direction
he had treated with kindness, and made their
Situation as easy and comfortable as possible ;
that he did not know were Gen. Prefcot was,
bnt believedhis treatment very different from
their information. Gen. Washington then
mentioned the case of Col. Allen and the of
ficers who had barn confined in Boston jail.
As to the firft, Col. Patterson answered that
Gen, Howe had no knowledge of it but by in
formation from Gen. Washington, and that the
Canada department was not under his direction
or controul ; that as to the other prisoners at
Boston, whenever the state of the army at Bos
ton admitted it, they were treated with huma
nity and even indulgence : that he asserted this
upon his honor, and Should be happy in an op
portunity to prove it.
Gen. Washington then observed that the con
duct of Several of the officers would well have
warranted a different treatment from what they
had received ; some having refufed to give any
parole, and others having broke it when given,
by escaping or endeavouring so to do. Col.
Patterson answered, that as to the firft, they
N EW-Y O R it, A^uft f
inifiinderftood the matter very much, and
seemed to have'miftook theline ofpropriety ex
ceedingly; and as to the latter,GeneralHowe ut
terly disapproved and condemned theirconduß.
That if a remonstrance was made, such vio
lations of good faith would be Severely punish
ed; butthat he hoped Gen. Washington was
too just to draw public inferences from the
misbehavior of some private individuals ; that
bad men were tobe found in every class and society; that
such behavior was considered as a dishonor to
the British army. Col Patterson then proceed
ed to fay, that the goodness and benevolence of
theKing had induced him to appoint Lord Howe
and Gen. Howe his Commissioners to accom
modate this unhappy dispute, that they had
great powers, and would derive the greatest
pleafurp from effecting an accommodation ; and
that he (Col. Patterson) wished to have this
visit considered as making the firft advances
to this desirable object. General Washington
replied, he was not vested with any powers on
this fubjeff, by those from whom he derived
his authority and power. But from what had
appeared or transpired on this head, Lord
Howe and Gen. Howe were only to grant par
dons ; that those who had committed no fault
wanted no pardon, that we were only defend
ing what we deemed our indisputable right.
Col. Patterson said, that would open a very
wide field for argument. He then expressed
his apprehensions that an adherence to forms
was likely to obftruft business cf the greatest
moment and concern.
He then observed that a proposal had been
formerly made of exchanging Governor Skene
for Mr. Lovell; that he now had arthority to
accede to that proposal. General Washington
replied, that the proposition had been made by
the direction of Congress, and having been then
rejected, he could not now renew the business,
or give any answer, till he had previously com
municated it to them.
Col. Patterson behaved with the greatest at
tention and politeness during the whole busi
ness, expressed Strong acknowledgments that
the usual ceremony of blinding his eyes had been
dispensed with. At the breaking up of the con
ference, General Washington strongly invited
him to partake of a small eolation provided for
him, which he politely declined, alledgin'g his
late breakfaft, and an impatience to return to
Gen Howe, though he had not executed his
commission so amply as he wished. Finding he
did not propose flaying, he was introduced to
the General Officers, after which he took his
leave, and was fafely conducted to his own
boat, which waited for him, about four miles
distant from the city.
Made public by order of Congress,
JOHN HANCOCK, President.
DESERTED from Capt. Lemuel Tref
cott's Company, in the 6th Regiment, in
the Service of the American States, Robertßur
gane, about five Feet three Inches high, Short
black Hair, dark Eyes, ; had. on a Sailor's Short
blue Jacket and round Hat. Whoever Shall
take up Said Deserter and return him to hisße
giment, or to the Officer that has the Care of
Invalids of said Regiment, now in Boston, Shall
receive Five Dollars Reward, and necessary
Chargespaid. LEMUEL TRESCOTT,Captain.
WAN T E D,
FOUR orFiveHundred newMolaffesShakes
that are well made and of a properThick
nefs; to bedelivered between this and the laftof
September next. Enquire at Ware-House No.
14, on the Long- Wharf, at which Place a good
Price will be given for them. At faidStore in^
be had best Philadelphia flour warranted Sweet.
INSURANCE,
fiN'V ESSELSand CARGOES done at th
" Office of EZEKIEL PRICE, in Borton.
FOR SA L E,
By CARTWRIGHT & JERVIS,
Next to the Bunch of Grapes, in King-street, Boston,
SPERMACETI Candles, Flour, Coffee,
Brazil Tobacco, and a small parcel of
Woolen Goods.
To be Sold by Auction,
At the House df Mr. Benjamin Burdick,
in Marblehead, the 29th Instant,
The Ship ANN, with her Boats and Ap
purtenances. Also, a Quantity of Bread, and
many other Articles.
DESERTED from Captain
Ballard'# company, in the 6:h regiment of foot, in the Continen
tal array, commanded by Afi Whitcomb, Efg; JAMES COBBY,
a Short, thickset fellow, 5 feet 4 inches, dark completion, has
Vitek hair, belonging to South-Hampton, in New. Hampffiira,
JOHN WILLIAMS, of said company and regiment, supposed
to have inlifted and gone to New-York, 5 feet 6 inches high.
RICHARD MORRIS, of the fame company and regiment, §
feet 7 inches high, long red hair, former!, a marine in the British
service; he had on when he went away, a brown coat faced with
red, but wa< since fan with a ^ecn coat and a grey furtout, fup
poftd to have gone to New-York.'
WILLIAM DOWNS, of tbt feme company and 6 regiment,
fact high, *tII, slender fellow, belonging to the Ifu of Shoals,
wounded in the engagement at Cape-Ann in the left arm, the ball
still remaining in his hand, war fecnin Hampton, N. Hamrfhite.
JOHN LEACH, of the fame company and regimes, 5 feet ;
or 4 isc res higo, born in Marblehead,# w.ll set fellow, warn hi#
own hair curled supposed to been board one of the privateer#.'
JOHN ANGER, offaid company end regiment, 5 feet and a
half high, d^k complexion, short black hair, belong# to Canter
bury in New Hropfhire.
SAMUEL GRAVES, of said company and regiment, 5 feet 6
or 8 inches hig s dark complexion, light ffiort curled hair, belongs
to New M Jberough, in New Hampshire.
Whoever will take up any of th# said defertera, and fecura them
so that they may be sent to their refpeaive regiments, now on
their m>rch fur Ticonderoga, flfall receive FIVE DOLLARS re
ward fir etch and one of then, and all necessary charge# paid,
by me, WILLIAM HUDSON BALLARD.
ALL Persons indebted to the
Estate of the late Francis Jobonnot, deceased,
either oh Book, Bond or Note, are once more
earnestly requested to fettle the fame immedi
ately with the Administratrix, or ihe will be
under the disagreeable necessity ofputting them
in fiiit.
Geo? ^e and Daniel Jobonnot,
Have for Sale, at the Distill-House of their late
Father, deceased,
Choice New-England RU M.
Where any Persons who please to. Favour them
with their Custom, may depend on being served
with Fidelity and Dispatch.
r T' H E Situation of the Estate of Jere
miah Lee, late of .Marblehead, Esq; is,
'tick as to oblige the Admihiftrators to call on
those that are indebted to said Estate, to make
Payment to Nathaniel Tracy of Newbury-
Port, or Stephen Sewall of Marblehead, by the
firft Day of September next, otherwise their
Accounts will be put in suit next said Septem
ber Court. The great Demands on faidEftate,
and the Losses it has sustained since the Death
of Mr. Lee, is hoped will be a fufficientApolo
gy for this Advertisement.
Newbury-Port, Auggf^ij^.
Boston, Augufl 8, 1776*
"T HE Commissioned, Non-,
" Cbmmiffioned Officers and private Sol
diers, belonging to Col.Hutchinfon's Regiment,
are hereby ordered to convene at Dorchester,
at the Barracks nigh the House now occupied
by Capt. Benjamin Kimpball, on Thursday the
15th Day of August, Instant, from thence to
proceed to join theh Regiment at New-York.
Those who punctually attend, will haye the Be
nefit of a Carriage for their Baggage, after
which Time they will be denied that Favour,
and treated as Deserters.
EZRA PU FNAM, Major.
To be S O L D,
A few Hogsheads bf fine old-
Granada RUM. Enquire of Boies and Doane.
Cohaffett, Augtyl gth, 1776. %
ALL Persons indebted to, or that have any
Demands upon the Estate of Mr. Jofefeh Jaek
fon, late of Bofton, Truckman, deceased, are once
more desired to bring in their Accounts to
Abigail fackfon. Executrix to the last Will and
Testament of said fofeph, for a speedy Settle
ment. Boston, August 8, 1776.
JOSEPH JACKSON, Administrator on the
Estate of Mr. Benjamin Jackson, late ofßofton,
Merchant, deceased, desires all Persons that
have any Demands on said Estate, to leave their
Accounts with Mrs. Abigail Jackson, near the;
Mill-Bridge in Boston, in order for a speedy
Settlement. Danvers, August 6, 1776.
SSRAYED or stolen from a Paflure near
the Common, about the 12th of July, a
Bay Gelding, 16 Hands high, dark Mane and
Tail, the Mane hanging on the right Side, with
a firiall white Spot or Spots on each Side his
Back near his shoulder, paces chiefly, and about
yYears old. Whoever takes him (if ftrafred) and
returns him to the Printers, shall receive a hand
some Reward, but if ftoien and the Thief and
Horse secured SIXTEEN DOLL ARS Rward,
and all necessary Charges allowed.