Lee was ordered to the command of the troops above Kingsbridge, now become the largest part of the American army. But Gen. Washington had desired him not to exercise the command for a day or two, until he could make himself acquainted with the post, its circumstances, and arrangements of duty. A great number of sloops, boats, &c., were passing the sound eastward, just at dusk, probably conveying ammunition, provisions, (fcc, to the troops at Frog's Point.

'• October 15th. Five sailors came oft" from the La Brune, they informed that there was a large body of the British on Frog's Point, and that an attack might be soon expected. The scattering fire across the marsh continued, and now and then a man was killed.

"October 16th. Two works were discovered on Frog's neck, nearly finished. The general officers of the army rode to reconnoitre the groimd at Pell's neck, &c., and it was determined that the position of the American army should be immediately changed; the left flank to be extended more northerly, to prevent its being turned by the British.

. "October 17th. Wadsworth's and Fellow's brigades came to Kingsbridge. The British sliipping, &c., continued moving eastward.

"October ISth. The regiment at Westchester causeway had been relieved by another. The officer on command there, this morning, sent up an express to our general, informing him that the British were opening an embrasure in their work at the end of the causeway, and that he apprehended they intended under a cannonade from this, to attempt to pass. Our general ordered one of his aids to gallop his horse to the officer commanding the brigade near Valentine's, the nearest to Westchester, and order b'lm to form his brigade instantly. Arriving himself by the time