Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-10-14
Vol. 4--NO. 3--WhOIc No, I59.

way for the height; and nothing occurred
worthy of note, except found the rock and the
stone as described, and in the hollow letter
sealed, without any superscription. I then adj
justed the rock, and placed the stone as found
it. | returned to the Generals quarters, and
delivered the letter found under the rock
The General broke the seal and read it to hir,,-
sclf lie then said
You may retire, and appear att o'clock TO-
morrow evening"
This did for some time, carrying and bring
ing letters, without being annoyed in any re-
spect. At length observed person at some
distance travelling the same way was going
and he eyed me with more attention than was
pleasing to me. ! took rather a crcuitous
route, and when | came on the height. I was
confident saw two persons, if not more, de-.
scend the hill on the opposite side among the
savins. | went even to the savins to make the
General on my return.
lie upbraided me for my presumption. He
said, they might have sprung on you and TAX
en- you. Never do the like again
When returned the next evening, he gave
me strcter charge than before. There was no
thing occurred till | ascended the height |
then plainly saw three persons dodge behind
savins. l hesitated what to do placed nv
head to the ground, to obtain clearer view of
the opposite side. In an instant three men
rushed from behind the savins on the other side
in full run to take me. rose and ran with all
my speed. No Grecian in their celebrated
games exerted himself more than did.
found one ofthe three was near a match for me.
When came TO the sentinel, he was not more
than six rods from me. | gave the countersgn
withoat much ceremony. The sentinel then
hailed my pursuer who turned on his heels and
fled. | went to the Generals quarters, and, on
presenting his letter, said
Here is the letter you guve me : and then
related the above story 10 h'm
lie said might retire, and need not call on
him again i'll he should give me notice He
strictly charged me, when in company, or in
camp to make myself stranger to the move.
Beni Of friends or foes never enter into any
dispute about the war or the army, but always
to be an inquirer.
Ii about week the General sent for me
and repaired for his quarters at the usual hour
He inquired if | was ever down on what was
then called Cambridge Neck. told him had
been there twice. He then handed me let
ter as usual, and said
"Go to the lower house and enter the front
| door /; and when you enter the room, ifthere be
more than one person present, sit down, and
make yourself stranger. When all have gone
out Of the room but one, then get up and waib
across the room repeatedly. After you have
passed and re-passed he will take letter out o
hts pocket and present it to you. | charge yol
not to speak word to him. on the peril Of you
life. 1t is important you observe this"
went to the house ; and, OH entering thu
room, found but one man in 1t; and he va
at the corner fthe room. He rose at my en-
terlng. Immediately commenced my trave
across the room, and cycling him atten,ively =
The third time | passed, he put his hand int
his pocket, took letter out, and extended it to
ward me; and took my letter, and EXTENDED
it toward him. With his other had he too'
hold Of my letter, and did the same with his
then retired, with bow, and returned to tn
General We two could well recognize eacl
other though we were not allowed to speak
This mode Of communication continued 70
scme time.
One evening, as this man was presenting
his letter, he whispers to me-
"Tell General Washington the British ar
coming on tho Neck tomorrow norGing Il
two o'clock"
When delivered the letter to Gen Wash
ngton, addressed him thus:
General the person who delivered This let
ter to me, whispered and said, Tell Genera
Wahsngton the British are coming on tn
Neck tomorrow morning attwo O'clock
The General started, and inquired
WAS ii the sanae person you received lei
tefs from before !"
Yes, sir"
lie then broke the letter, aud read i ate
qitich he asked
"Did You speak TO him !"
mo, SIR"
Then saying, "s,op here I'LL rotarn'" h
tool. h.. la, snd cane, and locked the door aite
h.u. he Haa gone nearly an hoaT and a hal
When he returned, he sasd, Il do 40, know
|taatI SHAH need yadr services any more y"