238 Miscellaneous Papers 



From John Brown to General [Benjamin] Lincoln. 



1777. September 18. North End of Lake George Landing [New York]. 

 An account of the capture of that place. Mount Defiance and the 

 old French lines at Ticonderoga also fell into his hands. Has sent a 

 flag demanding the surrender of Ty and Mount Independence. Has 

 had as yet no information of Col. Johnson's attack on the Mount. 

 Has a small quantity of provisions which will necessitate his retreat 

 in case Ty and Mount Independence are not carried. Hopes he will 

 give him assistance in crossing the Lake should he need it. The enemy 

 at Fort George. Just received General Powel's answer to his demands 

 saying he shall defend the garrison, entrusted to his charge, to the 

 last. Has little hope of putting him to the necessity of giving it up 

 unless by the force under Col. Johnson. L. S. 3 p. (Copy.) 



XLVII, 79b. 



From [Gen.] B[enjaniin] Lincoln to Major General Gates. 

 1777. September 20. Castleton [Vt.]. 



Concurs in his opinion that as soon as their views are accomplished 

 it will be best to remove near him, either on the flank or in the rear 

 of General Burgoyne. Waits with great impatience the issue of their 

 expedition to Ticonderoga. General Warren went to Mount Inde- 

 pendence to take charge of the troops before that place. Leaves the 

 farther conducting of matters this way with him and General Jacob 

 Bayley. He collects the remainder of his troops in his division and 

 moves downward. L. S. 2 p. (Copy.) XLVII, 79a. 



From [Gen.] Horatio Gates to John Hancock. 



1777. September 22. Camp. Heights above Behmus's [Bemis's, N. Y.]. 



Was informed that the enemy had struck their camp and were mov- 

 ing on his left, detached Col. [Daniel] Morgan's corps to observe their 

 direction and to harass their advance. An account of the skirmishes 

 that ensued and the battle that followed. Results of the conflict. 

 Bravery of the American soldiers. Wrote to all the neighboring States 

 and pressingly demanded the immediate march of their militia. A. L. 

 S. 3 p. XLVII, 80a. 



From [Gen.] Horatio Gates to John Hancock. 

 1777. September 22. Camp. Heights above Behmus's [Bemis's, N.Y.]. 

 The letters he received from General [Benjamin] Lincoln and Col. 

 [John] Brown and congratulates him and the Congress on the remark- 



