I have just returnd here from the Lines of the Militia at the Liberty Pole,the Enemy (Refugees) occupy the Ground at Fort Lee where they are Errecting a Block House and other works, I was Yesterday sent a Flag by the Commanding Officer of the Militia to Capt. Ward Commanding the Refugees respecting some wounded and prisoners. I had an opportunity of Conversing very freely with him on the Subject of his desertion (he having been a Serjt in Colo. Malcoms Regt) and taking Arms against his Countrymen he assured me he wishd for nothing more than to return to his Countrymen provided Your Excellency would Grant him a full & free pardon and that he should not be Considerd a Soldier in the Army, unless he chose to reingage, on which Condition he would bring off with him 200 of his Men or agree with me on the next Wednesday in what manner, the whole party should be taken, I promised him to write your Excellency on the Subject, provided Your Excellency will agree to his proposals I should be happy a flag would be granted to meet him in the English Neighbourhood on that day. I shall make it a point Immediately to Acquaint you of the Conversation and the Terms on which he shall agree. I have the honour to subscribe myself Your Excellencys Mst Obedt Hume Servnt