He went out in the morning with about 30 men, and fell in with about 100 of the enemy in a house not far distant from their lines -- charged them with spirit, gave them a brisk fire, but unfortunately, when loading his piece the second time, was shot in the head, and fell dead. His lieutenant shot down the man who killed his captain. The enemy fled ; our party brought off their captain, and yesterday evening I had him interred with the honors of war. He was a good man, and a valiant officer. Pray communicate this sad news to his widow, (to whom I would write, had I leisure,) in a manner that will least affect her.

I know of no other news worth communicating you. Though in the camp, I am not acquainted with the disposition of our army. Some brigades to the norlh-east of us, in my humble opinion, are where they can do no good ; perhaps I am mistaken : I am not well acquainted with the country. I must beg an answer to my letter wherein I desired you to ask a favor of the Convention :

And am, with the utmost esteem.

Yours afiectionately,

George Clinton.

P. S. I need not ask you to forward the enclosed. I know jou will do it. Though I determined never to meddle with the disposition of officers, I cannot help recommending Colonel Duboys and his officers, who served in our army to the northward last year, to the Convention. Should they quit the army by any neglect, it will be a public loss. They are brave men and good officers, at least such of them as have joined our brigade."*