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.

I am yours, " ~ Joseph Strang.

N. B. I am desired to let you know that it is expected you will acquaint your neighbors up the street and Mr. Carmans.

The subjoined account of this place is given by Thacher in his Military Journal.

"Tlie ailvaneed guard of our army, cnnsi-sting of about two hundred men, is posted at Crompond, about twenty miles below West Point, and is relieved every two or three weeks. A surgeon constantly attends, and I am now ordered to repair to that post, to relieve Dr. Thomas."

" Crompond, Maix/i,''' 1781. " I have taken my quarters at Crompond, ia a house with Major Trescott, who commands at this post. This vicinity is constantly harassed by small parries of volunteers on our side, and parties of royalists and tories on the other, who are making every effort to effect mutual destruction ; seeking every opportunity to beat up each others quarters, and to kill or capture all who are found in arms. This is to be considered a very hazardous situation ; it requires the utmost vigilance to guard against a surprise. Major Trescott is an excellent disciplinarian, an active vigilant officer, and well acquainted with his duty. A parly of volunteers collected here oa horseback, for a secret expedition, and by their earnest request, Major Tres.- cott inarched in the night with a party to cover their retreat, and to lake any advantage which might offer.