Everett T. Tomlinson

“ Personally, I do not believe there are many Tories around Albany, not nearly so many as the British suppose, and I do not think they will all dare to come out on Burgoyne's side. Certainly not, if we can keep Clinton or Howe from coming up the Hudson and can manage to starve out or hold back, even if we can't head off, Burgoyne's army. I think I understand pretty well the sentiment of the people, but one never knows. Sometimes even the very men on whom we believe we can most strongly rely are the ones to disappoint us first. ”

“ General Clinton smiled and his face beamed with satisfaction as he listened, and then said, "I shall tell you a few facts which you may be able to give the general, even if your letter should be lost on your way down as it was on your way up the river. We have comparatively quick knowledge of Burgoyne's movements, and he is now advancing." ”

“ The fools don't seem to realize that it is a time for every one to forget himself and for us all to pull together. However, General Washington is aware of all this, and I do not need to explain it to you more fully. We have found out how many there are in the command of General Burgoyne," he added quietly. ”