But we found there were some papers in the bottom of his stocking next to his foot, on which we made him pull his stockings off, and found three papers wrapped up. Mr. Paulding looked at the contents, and said he was a spy. We then made him pull off his
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THE TOWN OF CREENBURGH.
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other boot, and there we found three more papers at the bottom of his foot within his stocking."
The following letters and documents were found in the stockings of Major Andre : --
THE ANDRE PAPERS.
[From the originals in the possession of Colonel Beeckman, (a) of Flatbush, Long Island.] a Col. Beeckman Is the grandson and lineal decendant of Governor George Clinton.
No. 1.-- Pass.
[Endorsed,]
Pass from General Arnold, dated September 20, 17S0, to Joshua Smith and Mr John Anderson, to pass the guards at Kings Ferry.
Head Quarters, Robinson's House, September 20, 1780.
Permission is given to Joshua Smith, Esquire, a gentleman, Mr. John Anderson, who is with him, and his two servants, to pass and repass the guards near King's Ferry at all times.
(Signed,) B. Arnold, M. Gen'l.
No. 2.
[Endorsed,] Sept. 22, 1780.
Pass to Joshua Smith to pass the White Plains.
Head Quarters, Robinson's House, September 22, 17S0.
Joshua Smith, Esq., has permission to pass the Guards to the White Plains, and to return, being on public business, by my direction.
(Signed,) B. Arnold, M. Gen'l.
No. 3.
[Letter endorsed to]
"Thomas Smith, Esq., Haverstraw."