Head Quarters, West-point, October 29, 1779.
Sir: I have been duly favored with your letter of the 27th. and thank you for the intelligence it contains.
You will be pleased to send the packet addressed to Sir Henry Clinton by flag.72 I am, &c. 73
[Note:The packet to be sent in by flag was the one from Maj. Genl. William Phillips, forwarded by the Continental Board of Treasury. ]
[Note:The draft is in the writing of James McHenry. ]