It was stated in Colonel Reed's note that " it being necessary, since the "late movement of the enemy, to form some plan" of operations for the .Vmerii'.an .\rmy, it is only reasonable to sup|K>se theGeneral Officers were called together, for an Interchange of opinions, on that subject. The Ciuincil was evidently convened at General Heath's quarters, {Memoirs nf General Hfalb, 71 ;) Imt nothing appears to have been done, because, itis said, of the absence of Generals Lee, Greene, and Meitser.

HISTORY OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY.

of its duty, to the country and to the world : " Aa the " enemy seem, now, to be endeavouring to strike some "stroke, before the close of the Campaign, " were his words, " the General most earnestly conjures both Offi- " cers and men, if they have any love for their country " and concern for its liberties and regard to the safety "of their parents, wives, children, and countrymen, " that they will act with bravery and spirit, becoming " the cause in which they are engaged ; and to encour- "age and animate chem so to do, there is every ad- " vantage of ground and situation, so that, if we do "not conquer, it must be our own faults. How much " better will it be to die honourably, fighting in the " field, than to return home, covered with shame and "disgrace, even if the cruelty of the enemy should " allow you to return ! A brave and gallant beha- " viour, for a few days, and patience, under some lit- " tie hardships, may save our country and enable us " to go into Winter^qUarters with safety and honour."