A number of _humane_ schemes are under contemplation, such as burning New London for the sake of the frigates there; arming the blacks in the Southern States; burning all of our principal cities, and such like plans, which, from the supineness of the New England people, may be easily carried into effect.

But no, the _humane, generous_ English cannot do such base things--I hope not; let the event show it.

It is perhaps well I am here, for, with my present opinions, if I were at home, I should most certainly be in the army or navy.

My mite is small, but, when my country's honor demands it, it might help to sustain it.
"There can now be no French party.

I wish very much to know what effect this series of good news will have at home.