May 10, 1779 --  John André to Joseph Stansbury (Page 1 of 4)
From the Clinton Collection
 

Sir, / Altho I think we understood each other clearly this / morning and nothing was omitted which I cou'd have to / say on the Subject; it is, or may be, of too much / importance not to take further pains that all may be perfectly / well comprehended-- / On our part we meet ArnGen Monk's ouvertures with full / reliance on his honourable Intentions and disclose to / him with the strongest assurances of our Sincerity, that / no thought is entertained of abandoning the point / we have in view.  That on the Contrary powerfull means / are expected for accomplishing our end.  We likewise / assure him that in the very instance of receiving / the Tidings or good offices we expect from him, our / liberality will be evinced, that in case any partial / but important blow shou'd by his means be Struck / or aimed, upon the Strength of just and pointed / information & cooperation, rewards equal ar least / to what Such Service can be estimated at, will be / given, But Shou'd the Abilities and Zeal of that able  Page 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

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