17 Text as printed by Mr. Reed. most pleasing and flattering wish of my soul — — will reconcile any place and all circumstances to my feelings, whilst I remain in service. — as the season is now approaching when either negotiation or vigorous exertions must take place ; and General Clinton doubtless will, in the latter case — — the sole purpose of this letter is to suggest to your consideration — — for giving an alarm to the militia of the country, and for fixing places of rendezvous for them, that in cases of sudden emergency they may be quickly assembled, free from tumult — — the preparations for it will be hid under the darkest veil — — any apprehensions I may entertain on this delicate subject unfounded—happy to find it your opinion — Text of the Letter-Books. most pleasing and flattering hope of my soul — — will reconcile any place and all circumstances to my feelings, whilst I continue in service. Makcii 28th, 1779. * * Mr. Reed is again mistaken when he says, “ This letter, I believe, is not in the Letter-Book.” — as the season is now fast approaching when either negotiation or vigorous exertions must take place of inactivity ; and as General Clinton doubtless will, in the latter case — — the sole purpose of this letter is to suggest for your consideration —■ — for giving an alarm to the militia of the country, and for fixing on places of rendezvous for them, that in cases of sudden emergency they may quickly assemble, free from tumult — — the preparations for it will be held under the darkest veil — May 8th, 1779. — any apprehensions I may entertain on this delicate subject ill-founded—happy to find it is your opinion — 3
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