Letter from General Arnold to General Gates

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Crown Point, July 12, 1776.

DEAR GENERAL: The bearer (Mr˙ William Hay) and Henry Cross were taken from their farms at Salmon River, about fifty miles down the lake, on the west side; the former has left his wife behind, in the small pox, and three children; the latter has sent his wife to St˙ John' s. Part of the cattle of both are brought up here. They are suspected of being inimical to us; and having it in their power to give intelligence to the enemy, were ordered here by General Sullivan. There is a number of families under the same predicament. These people appear inoffensive. It will answer no purpose to remove a part, except the whole are removed; in which case provision must be made for them. I have referred them to you for decision; and am, dear General, your most humble servant,
B˙ ARNOLD.

To Major General Gates.