Letter from General Heath to Colonel Graham

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King' s Bridge, August 29, 1776.

SIR: Information has just been given that a number of the enemy' s Light-Horse are pillaging at Flushing, and that a party of about one hundred men would disperse them. If, therefore, upon receipt hereof, and conference with Messrs˙ Eagle and Penfold, two of the Committee of that place, you should be satisfied that the number of the enemy are not more than one hundred, and that you can convey that number of men over this night, and get them back by tomorrow morning, I would have you make the attempt, and surprise the enemy, if possible. You are strictly to forbid the party pursuing Tories, except in arms, or in any case to burn any buildings. I am, sir, yours, &c.,
W˙ HEATH, M˙ G.

To Colonel Morris Graham.