They had scarcely, however, turned their backs, than he raised his ril^'^ and fired at the nearest. The shot must have taken effect, for his com. rade was afterwards seen dragging him down the road covered ^\-ith blood. Major Strang, who happened to be miserably mounted, was 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 Marntng, one o'clock.

Sij-:.-- Captahi Buckliout and ISIr. Hunt 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 bo

gratefully received. I am yours,

Joseph Strang.

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

The subjoined account of this place is given by Thacher, in his militarj' journal : --

"Cp.OMroxD, Map.ch, 17S1.

"The advanced guard of our army, consisting of about two hundred men, is posted at Croir'pond, 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.

"I have taken my (juarters at Crompond, in a house with IMajorTrescott, who commands at this post. This vicinity is constantly liarrasscd by small parties of volunteers on our side, and jiarties of royalists and tories on the other, who ore making every effort to etTect mutual destruction ; seeking every opportunity to beat up each other's 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 vigi. lance to "-uard against a surprise. ^lajor Tresoott is an excellent disciplinarian, an active vigilant officer, and well acquainted with his duty.