Colonel Huntington to General Heath

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Camp Ramapough, November 24th, 1776.

HONOURED SIR: I am credibly informed that great numbers of the inhabitants between this and Hackensack have been to the enemy and obtained letters of protection, particularly one Christyam Andrew Zabriskie, who says that an express from General Lee to General Washington has been lately intercepted by the enemy, who had information of it from the Tories. By the best information the greatest part of the people between this and the enemy' s camp are friendly to them and will do them all the service in their power.

If I had men to spare I should send a strong party to inspect their conduct. I just now hear that General Lee is making that way, which I hope is true.

I am your most obedient and humble servant,

JED˙ HUNTINGTON.

General Heath.

P˙S. Have just had six men taken up by the guards for endeavouring to inveigle a soldier by giving him money.