I want you to assist me in getting to a place of security where I can have my wounds dressed." With Ephraim's assistance he crossed the mountains and at length entered an open field where they found an old white horse which Ephraim secured, and upon which Genl. James rode till they reached a habitation in a place of safety.

When Governor Clinton found that no reinforcements were coming, and that both forts were invested, he was for surrendering, deeming it impracticable with his slender force to make a successful defence. General James was of a contrary opinion, and it was owing to his opinion warmly expressed that resistance was made."

James rode till they reached a habitation in a place of safety. When Governor Clinton found that no reinforcements were coming, and that both forts were invested, he was for surrendering, deeming it impracticable with his slender force to make a successful defence. General James was of a contrary opinion, and it was owing to his opinion warmly expressed that resistance was made."