Thus, in a short time, as it moved along, the American army formed a chain of fortified posts, which extended along the high grounds, on the west side of the Bronx, from the vicinity of Kingsbridge, to the village of White-plains, a distance of about thirteen miles. Strong detach-ments constantly patrolled in the immediate neighborhood of the Royal forces, and outguards were sometimes established on the eastern side of the Bronx. These dispositions on the part of General Washington, have perhaps never been sur-passed in skill. They placed his troops constantly in strong positions, and enabled them to protect he roads, along which their stores and baggage were being transported, while they themselves daily faced, and outflanked the enemy. Finding it a difficult and uncertain game, to lead his army against the Americans by land, General, now Sir William Howe, determined to make a virtue of necessity, by turning a bad position to the best account. Works were thrown up at several places, along the creek and marsh between Throg's Neck, and the mainland of Westchester, as though he intended to fore his way across. These feints were continued for five successive days. During this time, he was concentrating his troops upon Throg's Neck. Three brigades, three bat-talions of Hessians, and other foreces were drawn from Flush-ing, Staten Island and Harlem, and great quantities of pro-visions and military stores were brought to the Point. On the sixth day after landing, the preparations of the British general for a movement were complete. Before the approach of day on the morning of the 18th, Sir William reembarked several corps in flat boats, which passed around Throg's Neck, and landed at Pelham Point, below the mouth of the Hutchinson's River. The royal guide, for a while suspected of treason, had found means to reassure the British commander of his fidelity.