1Enclosure: Samuel Culper, Jr., to Major Benjamin Tallmadge, 15 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I did not mean that Nr 1 shou’d be sent as it was wrote, I intended it as hints for my friend S.C. Senior, and expected that he wou’d have wrote you more particular—the shortness of the notice, and not at that time being sufficiently acquainted with the Character of 30 [post rider], prevented my writing so particular as I cou’d have wished—However I flatter myself that it was of some service....
2Enclosure: Samuel Culper, Jr., to John Bolton, 29 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
Since my last the number of the Enemy within these lines have not been augmented by any arrivals. The Romelus, Daphne & Deleware did not sail as I advised you, owing, I believe, to the unexpected account of your taking the Garrison at Stony point The account was truly alarming to the Torys—However, like true Philosophers, they soon resonated themselves to it by saying that it wou’d tend to...
3I. Samuel Culper, Jr., to John Bolton, 6 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
Since my last the number of the enemy within these lines have not been augmented by arrivals. I have received your favour of the 30th of July with the vials 1 & 2—The contents shall be duly observed. The Raisonable with four frigates sailed from this the day I mentioned—but did not sail from the hook till a few days ago—The Rainbow with two sloops of war are said to be cruising off the...
4Enclosure: Samuel Culper, Jr., to John Bolton, 29 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have made inquiry concerning the quantity of provision on this Island, and am well convinced there is sufficient to last this Garrison 6 Months. Several Vessels have not discharged. The packet arrived the 23d Inst. The accounts by her are very alarming to the Tories. They are now convinced that the English fleet dare not engage the united fleets of France and Spain. The Ardent is taken and...