[April 29, 1776, cont.] besides the Army in those Parts
before-
The Brigade under Genl
Green was
ordered to take the birth of Genl Sulli-
vans brigade on
Long Island, as
Genl
Sullivan is ordered for
Canada.
The other 3 Brigades together with the Artilery are to encamp
next I without the City on the Day
after tomorrow-- An old Whore
who had been So long Dead that She
was rotten was this Day found con=
cealed in an out House at the Holy
Ground---
30 [April 1776] A Severe
cold Day for the Season; I
went upon Fatigue, building making additions to the
Breast Work without the Fort---
May 1st [1776] Went with
Capt Allen &
Several other officers to visit Mr Mc
Pherlin Love &c in the Afternoon,
we
Spent our Time very agreably---
Took a Survey of the Air Furnace
(near by) in this Furnace they have
cast many excellent Brass Field Pieces
6 lb's; besides Iron Cannon eaqual to
any ever made in any part of the
World---