Copy of a letter from Lt-Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Sir George Rodney, re the likelihood of a French force arriving off the American coast shortly, reporting the dispatching of various British forces, his belief that enemy forces will make a concerted attack on New York and their likely numbers, and requesting that Rodney go to New York to assist the British cause.

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And You will ever find me ready to assist Yours to the utmost of my Power: In the firm Hope therefore of Your following Le Grasse, should he pay us a Visit or send a Force further I remain, Your Excellencys Most faithfull & Obedient Servant (Signed) H Clinton Copy Saml Hood P.S. Lieutenant Sparrow of the 35th Regt will have the honor of delivering this Dispatch to Your Excellency, As I have not had Time to get another set of the Intercepted Letters Copied, I beg You will communicate those Enclosed to General Vaughn—


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