county here observed there is no time for controversy, if they <​you​> were <​are​> not into the camp immediately they <​are​> were determined To come upon before the setting of the sun. <​& said​> they did not consider them <​us​> as military leaders, but religious leaders. he said that if the aforesaid persons went into the camp they would be liberated that night or very early next mor[n]ing that there should be no harm done. They <​We​> consulted Together and agreed To go down— On going about half the distance from the camp <​I​> observed it would be well for Generals and others To meet us and not have us go in so large a crowd of soldiers accordingly the Generals moved onwards followed by 50 Artillery men with a four pounder the whole 2200 moved in steady pace on the right and left keeping about even with the former. approached the aforesaid designated persons with a vile, base and Treacherous look in his countenance <​I​> shook hands with him and saluted him thus “we understand you wish to confer with us a few moments, will not Tomorrow [p. 21]