The slaves were left in charge of the premises, and on one occasion they were taken out for a distance in the river and then thrown overboard by the Piritish and Tory marauders at such depth as they might be able to just keep their heads above water, and so get ashore !

Capt. Win. Dutcher is mentioned as connected with Col. Thomas Thomas' Regt., date of October 4, 1776, as recorded in Force's Archives, and in a return of that Regiment of the date of Oct, 6, 1776, Capt. Dutcher and Lieuts. Daniel Martling and George Monson appear as the officers of the First Company on the list, in the original records at Albany.

The following letter from Col. Thomas Thomas to Gov. George Clinton, copied from the Clinton papers, concerning Capt. Win Dutcher evidences the fact that as late as 1782, he again offered his services in the cause of his country :

Salem, N. Y., Nov. 10,

Capl. Win. Dutcher has applied to me to know whether I thought he could no: obtain a commission for a whale boat to cruise on the North River. I could not answer him in positive terms or give him any advice decidedly in the affair, but have referred him to your Excellency for information. If your Excellency has got any commissions on hand and can consistently indulge him with a commission for the purpose aforesaid. I would esteem it a favor. His sufferings entitle him to notice. lie is a warm friend to his country, and is able to give any security for his good conduct. He will apply personally in a few days.