Head Quarters, West-point, October 29, 1779.
Dr. Sir: I received your favor of the 27th. to O'Clock and that of the 28 of 4 O'Clock in the morning, with its inclosure from Col. Seely.
Provided the enemy have returned you will move back, and take a position between Sufferans and Stoney-point. You will be pleased to give me proper notice of the place you may choose for your incampment. I am, etc.74
[Note:The draft is in the writing of James McHenry. ]