About 130 ligiit infantry of the enemy at the same time, came out from Verplank's Point, made an excursion round and then returned.'' Upon another occasion the Continental troops having stacked their arms in the church, then used as an Arsenal, were engaged at breakfast when the enemy made a sudden and furious onset, capturing and killing some and compelling others to seek safety in flight. Among the latter was Bot Lent who fled down King street closely pursued by two of ths British light horse. After following the road some distance Lent took to the woods, when his enemies gave up the pursuit. They had scarcely, however,

a The remains of tliis lady repose in ttie Presbyterian graveyard, adjoining those ©f Mrs. Deborah Peck. Communicated to the Editor by Major Thomas Strang, b Heath's Mem. 206.

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turned tiieir backs, than he raised his rifle and fired at the nearest. The shot must have taken effect for his comrade was afterwards seen dragging him down the road covered with blood. Major Strang, who happened to be miserably mounted, was also pursued down the same street and narrowly escaped by jumping from his horse.

It seems from the following letter that timely notice was occasionally given of the enemy's approach.

Hanover. Saturday Morning, one o^clocfc.

Sir. -- Captain Buckhout and Mr. Hiuit are sent by Colonel Putnam to inform you that the light horse are to be in this place about day light. He is at Solomon Hunt's with his detachment ; any of the inhabitants who shall join him, will be gratefully received.