But we found there were some papers in the bottom of his stockir)g next to his foot, on which we made him pull his stocking 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 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. -

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From the originals in the possession of Colonel Beeckman,^ of Flatbush, Long Island.

a Col. Beeckman is the grandson and lineal descendant of Governor Georg© Clinton.

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216 HISTORY OF THE

No. 1.-- Pass.

[Endorsed,]

Pass from General Arnold, dated September 20, 1780, to Joshua Smith and Mr. John Anderson, to pass the guards at King's Ferry.

Head Quarters, Robinsoji'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 to White Plains.

Head Quarters, Robinsori's House, September, 22d, 1780. 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. Havershaw."

Robinsoii's House,^Sept. 25lh, 17S0. Dear Brother : -- I am here a prisoner, and am therefore unab!e to attend in person. I would be obliged to you if you would deliver to Captain Cairns, of Lee's Dragoons, a British Uniform Coat, which you will find in one of the drawers in the room above stairs.