Tallmadge, if a man by the name of Anderson should come witliin the lines, to send him to head quarters with two horsemen, and to bear him company in person, if his business would permit. This incident, connected with the circumstances of the capture of the prisoner, who called himself Anderson, and with the obvious disguise he now assumed, confirmed l\allmadge's suspicions, though the nature and extent of the plans in agitation he could only conjecture, as Anderson revealed nothing and mentioned no names. On the arrival of Andre at Lower Salem, about 8 o'clock in the morning, he was introduced to Mr. Bronson, who was attached to Sheldon's regiment, and who occupied a small apartment which he consented to share with the prisoner. The room could be easily guarded, as it had but one door and one window. Andre appeared much fatigued, and at first was little inclined to talk. His clothes were soiled, and he accepted a change from Mr. Bronson, while his linen and nankeen under dress was sent to the washerwoman.

■ Becoming refreshed and more at ease, he relaxed into familiar conversation, which, with his agreeable and courteous manners, excited the interest and secured the good will of his room-mate. He resorted to his favorite resource for amusement, and sketched with a pencil a group of ludicrous figures, representing himself and his escort under march. He presented the sketch to Bronson, saying, " this will give you an idea of the style in which I have had the honor to be conducted to my present abode." Li diversions of this kind the morning passed away. As it was known to Andre that the papers found on his person had been transmitted to General Washington, who must soon receive them, and it being now evident, that he would not himself be sent to - Arnold, he perceived that any further attempts at concealment would be unavailing, and resolved to stand forth in his true char- Vol/L 35