Acknowledges receiving from him "the 1st particular Account of the Southern Action"; informs him that "the horrid account of [Benedict] Arnolds Perfidy" is "now the almost universal topic of conversation," mentions the fate of [John] Andre, and remarks that Meigs himself felt injured by Arnold's conduct and that it is disagreeable "that human nature is capable of such Stupendous Villany"; mentions that Meigs bought property in part with his state securities; expresses doubt regarding a derangement of the regiment because "there never was more occasion for an Army" and remarks: "I am fully convinced of the ability of the Country to Support an Army."
