Hazen was called on for trial, &c. ; we were for cashiering Arnold, but the majority overruled, and he was finally sentenced to be reprimanded by the commander-in-chief. Had all the court known Arnold's former conduct as well as myself he would have been dismissed the service," &c.

In the year 1780 Col. Van Cortlandt was selected as one of the colonels to command a regiment of infantry under Major General La Fayette. A letter is still preserved in the family from the Marquis de La Fayette

112 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER.

to the Colonel, dated Light Camp, 16th September, 1780, and the following from the Commander-in-Chief to Col. Van Cortlandt :

Sir : -- You will take charge of the clothing, the boats, entrenching tools, and such other stores as shall lie committed to 3'our care by the quarter-mastergenei al ; with these you are to proceed (Sir in the order they are mentioned) to Springfield by the way of Sufferan, Pompton, the Two Bridges, and Chatham. When you arrive at Springfield you will put yourself under the order of Major Gen. Lincoln, or any other your superior officers commanding at that place. You will also, if occasion should require it, alter the above route agreeably to orders from either Major General Lincoln or the quarter-master-general.

You will be particularly careful to collect all your men that are in proper condition to march, and will use your best endeavors to prevent desertion.

Given at King's Bridge this 25th day of August, 1781.