The Freeman's Journal, Or, New Hampshire Gazette

PROVIDENCE. June 21,

The following is a copy of an intercepted letter from a person at Rhode-Island, to Ned Winslow, at Plymouth; and is here inserted by way of specimen of the lying abilities of the Tories, never more necessary than at this time to cheer each others desponding spirits.

Dear Sir,

I can't omit this opportunity of returning you, and the rest of my friends, my many thanks, for your civilities to Mrs. Esdaile, during the time we were at Plymouth. There is no expressing the joys of our little party, on being safely landed among our own people. We found your amiable daughter here, well and in high spirits. I don't know how many Colonels, Majors, &c. &c. &c. the white Wench's black eyes (according to Shakespear) have smote. Both Hutchinson and herself, intend writing to all their friends by this opportunity.

The rebel game, I take it, will be up this summer, when I fancy they will lose at a damned rate. Poor Ticonderoga, we are credibly informed was taken by General Carleton, the 27th of last month! Philadelphia will soon swallow the same fate. Lord Howe is gone or going very soon up the Delaware, with a large force, and upon the General bears his march by land about the same time, with a considerable army. He has at least 30,000, with 10,000 Continentals. which is at least 10,000, the last I hear bringing. 7800, Your son, I hear is well at New York, whom I hope soon to see, but at present we have no opportunity. I suppose you have heard of the blessed exploits of the Yankees, in an attempt on the picket guard last Wednesday night, and two nights after, on the Island ; and I make no doubt, but they have, according to custom, killed 200 or 300 of the enemy : Three they have killed, and wounded one, but one in a rashly manner. I should write more, but the bearer of this is going directly. My respects and compliments to all friends. I am, dear Sir, your much obliged humble Servant,

SAMUEL ESDAILE