No British troops are here.

I understand this army is to be composed wholly of Colonials--pardon the word, I use it for lack of a better--and of Mohawks.

But I was able to secure in New York a detail on the staff of Colonel Johnson.

My position perhaps will be rather that of an observer and representative of the regular troops, but I hope, nevertheless, to be of some service.

I suppose I won't see as much of you as I would like, as you're likely to be off in the forest in front of the army with those scouting friends of yours." "It's what we can do best," said Robert, "but if there's a victory ahead I hope we'll all be present when it's gained." Jacobus Huysman insisted that all his old friends be quartered with him, while they were in Albany, and as there was little at present for Grosvenor to do, he was added by arrangement with Colonel Johnson to the group.