Van Wick, of my brigade, who at his earnest desire, appointed to a company of rangers, was day before yesterday (Oct 31) unfortunately killed. - He went out in the morning with about 30 men: - fell in with about 100 of the enemy in a house not far distant from their *lines*: - charged them with spirit; - gave them a brisk fire; but unfortunately when loading his piece the second time, was shot in the head & fell dead; - his Lieu: tenant shot down the man who killed his Captain. The enemy fled. Our party brought off their Captain, & yesterday evening I had him interred with the hon: ours of war. He was a good man & valiant officer.
Pray communicate this sad news to his widow. &c." ………. "Some Brigades to the North East of us, in my humble opinions, are where they can do no good; perhaps I am mistaken; - I am not well acquainted with the country. &c. &c." pp. 317-318. / "Letter from Genl. George Clinton." : "Kings Bridge, 10th October, 1776." "Dear Sir \.....Yesterday morning (Oct. 9th) three of the enemy's shipping, to wit, a 40, 44, & 20 gun ship, & 3 tenders, passed by, in shore, East [?] of our obstructions in the river opposite Fort Washington, receiving but little damage; & are now up the river as far as Dobbs's Ferry. - They took 2 or 3 of our small river sloops of little value, & I am informed now lay opposite two of our galleys, which run aground, & I suppose are in their power.
The two ships to be sunk, ran a shore near Col. Philipse's: We sent a party to bring them down last night so that I hope they are safe. " &c. &c. p. 319 / "*Tench* Tilghman - To Wm.