Though their situation is not similar, they are objects who may be set in exchange for me, or are persons whom the treatment I receive might effect.

' It is no less, sir, in confidence of the generosity of your mind, than on account of your superior station, that I have chosen to importune you with this letter. I have the honor to be, with great respect, sir, your excellency's most obedient and humble servant, " John Axdre, Adjutant Ge?ieral."

When he had finished this letter, he handed it open to Major Tallmadge, who perused it with astonishment and strong emotion ; for, although he believed the writer to be a military man, yet he had not supposed him a person of such rank, nor dreamed of the dangerous plot in which he had been acting a part. The letter was sealed, and sent to General Washington. From that moment Andre's mind seemed relieved. He became cheerful, and his good humor, affable address, and attractive powers of conversation, gained upon the hearts of the officers, and won from them reciprocal kindness and civilities." " As soon as General Washington had ascertained the full extent of the treason, instantaneous preparations were made for the defence of West Point, and " an order dispatched to Col. Jameson, directing him to send Andre under a strong guard to Robinson's house. The express arrived about midnight at Lower Salem, and at that hour an officer came with the message to Andre. He started up quickly from his bed and obeyed the summons.