1. See Document I in The Discovery of Major General Benedict Arnold’s Treachery, 25 Sept.–24 Nov., editorial note.

2. GW’s secretary Robert Hanson Harrison, who penned the draft, wrote and struck out “on some interesting” before writing the previous three words.

3. GW wrote Col. John Lamb from Beverly Robinson’s house on this date during the afternoon or evening hours: “It is my wish to see Col. Jas Livingston to night, and I write him by you on the occasion. In his absence, you will take command of the posts at Stoney and Verplancks Point, till further orders” (LS, in Alexander Hamilton’s writing, NHi; Df, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW). GW wrote Col. James Livingston from Robinson’s house on this date at the same time: “I wish to see You here immediately and request that You will come without the least delay” (Df, in Robert Hanson Harrison’s writing, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW). Lamb wrote Wade on this date from Robinson’s house: “Immediately on Receipt of this send Ten Boats properly Manned to Nelson’s Point, where they are to remain till further Orders. you will pay particular attention, to this matter, as it is indispensably necessary” (Wade Genealogy description begins Stuart Charles Wade, ed. The Wade Genealogy. Perth Amboy, N.J., 1900. description ends , between 90–91).

GW subsequently wrote Lamb on 27 Sept.: “I wish You to return again to West point and resume your command of the Artillery” (LS, in Robert Hanson Harrison’s writing, NHi; Df, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW).

4. While at Robinson’s house on 25 Sept. at 7:00 P.M., GW wrote Lt. Col. Ebenezer Gray or the officer commanding the 6th Connecticut Regiment: “From some intelligence I have received I think it necessary that the Regiment at present under your command should march without a moments delay. You will therefore I request on receipt of this, put it in motion and with one half You will occupy the North & Middle redoubts on the Heights above this place as soon as possible. The other half of the Regiment will proceed on to the landing place above Mandevilles, near the old Connecticut encampment, and will cross the river immediately after their arrival to West point” (Df, in Robert Hanson Harrison’s writing, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW; Harrison wrote “By favor of Colo. Lamb” on the draft).

GW wrote William Maltby Betts, deputy quartermaster general, from Robinson’s house on the same date at 7:30 P.M.: “It is my wish from some matters which have just occurred, to call the Militia employed in cutting Wood to Fish Kill, where they will receive further orders. The inclosed is to the Officer who commands the Detachment, on the subject, which You will forward by Express” (Df, in Robert Hanson Harrison’s writing, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW). GW enclosed a letter with the same dateline to the officer commanding a woodcutting party at Staatsburg, N.Y.: “I request that You will, on receipt of this, march with the Woodcutting Detachment under your command to Fish Kill where You will remain till further orders” (Df, in Robert Hanson Harrison’s writing, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW; the Varick transcript supplies Staatsburg).

Also at the same place and time, GW wrote Maj. Caleb Low, then at Fishkill, N.Y.: “You will be pleased to march early to morrow morning with all the Militia under your command & proceed to the Landing opposite West point. You will send an Officer on to this place by whom You will receive further Orders.

“Colo. Gouvion, the Bearer of this, will apply to You for an Officer & a small party of Men—These You will furnish” (Df, in Robert Hanson Harrison’s writing, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW). Lieutenant Colonel Gouvion’s party arrested Joshua Hett Smith (see The Smith Family and Major General Benedict Arnold’s Treachery, 26 Sept.–30 Oct., editorial note, and n.8).

Caleb Low (1739–1810) served as captain in the Massachusetts militia before being commissioned major in Col. Nathaniel Wade’s regiment engaged for three months’ service in the Continental army during summer 1780 (see Mass. Soldiers and Sailors description begins Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War. 17 vols. Boston, 1896–1908. description ends , 9:1023).

5. GW wrote Wade from Robinson’s house on 26 Sept.: “Under the present situation of affairs, I think it necessary that the respective works at West Point and its dependences be supplied with provisions and water. You will therefore be pleased to have a proper quantity distributed to each of them, without any loss of time” (LS [facsimile], in Alexander Hamilton’s writing, in Wade Genealogy description begins Stuart Charles Wade, ed. The Wade Genealogy. Perth Amboy, N.J., 1900. description ends , between 90–91; Df, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW).