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Captain Rosekrans to Colonel Dubois

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CAPTAIN ROSEKRANS TO COLONEL DUBOIS.

Fishkill, December 20, 1776.

COLONEL DUBOIS: I was yesterday at Congress, when I was informed that I had choice either to be in your regiment or Colonel Livingston' s; which in choice do choose to be in yours; but, however, am now in company with Lieutenant Lee, who informs me that he has an offer of a Captain in your regiment, with the proviso I do not accept the berth; if I do, that he must continue as a Lieutenant, which I think need not be the case, for if I am appointed in your regiment, there must be a vacancy in Livingston' s, which I think can be procured for Lieutenant Lee, with your assistance. However, if not, I shall not be the means of being detrimental to Lee. Shall take it as a particular favour if you would assist Lee in getting the commission, as I think him highly worthy of the berth; and likewise, I expect there will be a vacancy for an Ensign in my company, and shall be very happy if you could see it in your way to appoint

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Henry Swartwout, who is now my Ensign, and worthy of the berth.

I am, and remain, sir, your real friend and most humble servant,

JAS˙ ROSEKRANS.

Colonel Duboys.

N˙ B˙ Captain Rosekrans showed me the above letters, and I recommend the same.

JAMES CLINTON, Brigadier-General.