1 [Hall's] History of the Civil War in America, L, 188.

See, also, Stedman's History of the American War, i., 193.

2 [HaU's] History of the Civil War in America, i., 188 ; Stedman's History of the American War, i„ 193.

3 General Howe to Lord George Germaine, "Newtown, Long Island, "3 Sept.. 1776 ;" General Washingtonto General Heath, " Head-Quarters, " New- York 23 August, 1776 ; " the same to the President of the Congress, "New- York, August 23, 1776;" [Hall's] History , of the Civil War in America i. 188 : Memoirs of General Heath, 55 ; Stedman's HisUyry of the American War, i., 193 ; Gordon's History- of the Am ricau Revolution, ii., 306 ; etc. >

soldierly ability and the knowledge of the ground, of Aaron Burr; concerning the brilliant skirmish on Harlem Heights, made more brilliant by the daring bravery of Major Leitch, of Virginia, and that of Colonel Thomas Knolton,of Connecticut; and concerning the apparent inactivity, in both the Armies, which prevailed, during several succeeding weeks, -- the general knowledge which prevails, concerning all these subjects, renders anything else than a mere reference to them, unnecessary. But, nevertheless, there were some minor operations, of both parties, during that period, which may well receive passing notices.

Early on the morning of the twenty-seventh of August, two ships and a brig anchored a little above Throgg's-neck ; and before the troops whom General Heath had sent for the purposes of protecting the neighboring property, could reach the shore, several barges had gone ashore, on City-island ; killed several cattle ; * and carried away the dead animals and one of the inhabitants. The troops managed to secure the remainder of the cattle which were on the island. 5