Discusses the winter quarters for various regiments located in and around the area of West Point. Mentions the British evacuation of New York City which may or

Lets Washington know that he received his message concerning clothing for the troops over the winter and the resolves of Congress thanking General [Robert] Howe

Knox, Commander at West Point, reports that he did not receive Washington's two most recent dispatches. Plans to continue to discharge the invalids and those wh

Asks General Paterson to assemble, the commanding Officers of the four massachusetts regiments, and direct them that they draw lots, to decide which regiment sh

Discusses plans for the evacuation of New York City by the British and requests that they give five to six days' notice.