The northern was to be commanded by General Heath; and its chief object was the security of West Point, and of the posts on the North River, as low as King's Ferry.

Subordinate to this, was the protection of the country on the Sound, and down the Hudson to the neighbourhood of Kingsbridge.

The other and principal division, under the immediate command of General Washington, was put under cover, late in December, in the neighbourhood of Morristown..