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NJG-B.777.005
31 Dec 1777:23 (1/5)
Extract of a letter from Brigadier Gen. Powel, to Col.
Herrick, of officer commanding at Pawlet.
Mount Independence, Oct. 30, 1777. Sir,
"I was very much surprised three days ago, when informed
that Capt. Allen, under the sanction of a white flag,
without a drum or even a letter from you, had presumed to
approach this garrison; but imputing it to ignorance of the
rules of war, I have suffered him to return, after informing
him that no more flags would be admitted under such trifling
pretences. Not withstanding which, Capt. Clark came here
yesterday in the same unmilitary manner, and with still more
trifling excuse.
As I am determined not to admit any more flags of truce,
unless upon occasions of real consequence, and properly
attended, I send Ensign Crawford, of the King's royal
regiment of New-York, to inform you of my resolution to look
upon all such persons as spies, who approach the garrison in
that very improper manner, and to treat them accordingly.
Ensign Crawford returns with Captain Clark, which makes it
unnecessary to send a drum with him." I am, Sir, your most
obedient servant, [signed] H. Watson Powel, Brigadier-
General.
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