Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-01-01


seems Quieted from its Fears as 1t is
generally believed it is now impractical
BILE for British Army to make its way
here. Various are the Reports of the
parts to be enacted on both sides the en-
suing campaigning, it is even imagined
by some that the whole British force is
going to Virginia, this [ will only be-
lieve when l see it, why they should de.
part from their Original plan / cannot
conceive, depend upon it when they do
their ruin will only be mere speedy and
cel tain.
You would frequently have heard from
nae had been certain of safe convey
ance to your Hands. This goes with the
Congress packet, which the messenger is
ordered to deliver himself. Messengers
Of Congress are at length to be estab-
lished from this city to TycOnderOga,
and this is not the only change you will
see, that am satisfied you will not dis
Apr, believe me ever with every friend
wish Your AffectlOnats Humble Servant,
HORATIO GATES.
Irej0ice your cassOns and bridges are
in such FOrwardness, cannot Boom at
the old place be constructed in the man
ner or in one more if possible, if so, loose
no time in doing it-begin at Large Gar
den as soon as the grounS will admit.
General Wayne.
The following is letter from General
Lincoln regarding the trial of General
st. Clair:
WHITE PLAINS, Aug. 80, 177S.-Dear
General: As the Committee of Arrange
ments from Congress have need of the
assistance of many of the officers at
tending the tryal OF General st. Clair,
Ills Excellency desires that the court ap-
pointed for that purpose be adjourned
till thursday nsxt.--It Will then meet at
8 O'Clock in the morning at Capt. Rath-
bOrn's.
beg sir that yeu will give this infor-
nation to the members in your neigh
borhOOd.
am sir with esteem and regard your
very humble servant B. LINCOLN.
Gen. Wayne.
FROM GENERAL WASHINGTON.
The next letter In the collection in its
chronological order is one from General
Washington.
WEST POINT, July 30, ITO.
DEAR SIR: Your favor of this date
came duly to Eand-I shall certainly not
undertake anything (capitaD without
your knowledge wish for your opin.
ion as friend-nOt as commanding
officer of the light Troop whether an
other attempt upon StOney point by way
as surprize is eligible
Lord CORVALLIS is undoubtedly ar
rived, and | have information that bears
all the marks of authenticity that Ad-
miral ArburthnOt with the grand feet
left ScarbOrO the Goth of May with Gas i
is said) 1000 troops. Hessians and British
for America.-A deserter who left TIT
city of New York Tuesday last said tina
it was reported that number of Trans
ports had arrived at Sandy hook.
| have not heard nor is it my belle
that Lord CORVALLIS supercedes Sir Har
ry.
am very sincerely and affectionately
DR.. Sir Yrs
GEO. WASHINGTON.
The following letter is addressed Il
General Wayne from Lord Stirling:
RAMPOGH, Oct. 5, 1779-DEAR SIR
From every intelligence that have re
ceived / am induced to believe tina
Count D'Estaing is on this coast, in con
sequence of it need not explain mat
; ters to you, Notwithstanding my sltua
; ton of body, will be at Paramis toner
} row and should be glad to see you Their
as soon as possible, to cOncert every nee
essary measure that may occur to u
both. am, ID sir, your most ODD sevr't
STIRLING.
: Gen Wayne:
The entire collection numbers fifty.On
letters and three autographs, all o
: which are in an excellent state of pres
ervation. / believe none Of these abOv
quoted have ever appeared in print.
T. l.. o.