The Freeman's Journal, Or, New Hampshire Gazette

FISH KILL, January 23.

It is said that the greater part of the American army will be completely clothed with cloathing taken from the enemy, and designed for the British army.

We learn from Pennsylvania, that many of the Hessian prisoners have offered to enlist into our army, but that their offer was declined for the present. They express great joy at being released from their late masters, and were greatly surprised to find themselves treated with clemency and kindness. They say the British officers had assured them that the Americans were a savage people, and would put to death all the Hessians that might fall into their hands.

It is said that several of them in conversing with the German troops from the Lower Counties in Pennsylvania discovered several their relations, and were amazed to hear of the estates which many of their friends who left Germany poor, had acquired in America. They, in general declare, that they will never again draw the sword against us and that if the Germans in General Howe's army knew how well they were treated, they would all desert.

Mr. Loudon, Printer, at Fish-Kill, has forwarded the following piece of intelligence: "But now the important News is come to hand,-That, General Washington had taken 60 of the enemy's Baggage waggons, 4 Horses to each, and the guards made prisoners; and that several of the Light Horse, and officers are deserting to us."

Jan. 1777.