An Address to Colonel Peter Gansevoort, by the Officers of his Regiment, on his retiring from service, in consequence of the new arrangement ordered by Congress.
"Saratoga, Dec. 31, 1780.
"Sir,
"Permit us, who are now with reluctance separated from your command, and deprived of the benefits which we frequently experienced therefrom, to declare our sentiments with a warmth of affection and gratitude, inspired by a consciousness of your unwearied attention to the welfare, honor, and prosperity of the Third New-York Regiment, while it was honored by your command.
"We should have been peculiarly happy in your continuance with us. From our long experience of your invariable attachment to the service of our country, your known and approved abilities, and that affable and gentleman-like deportment by which (permit us to say) you have so endeared yourself to officers and soldiers, that we cannot but consider the separation as a great misfortune.
"Although your return to the class of citizens from whence our country's cause, at an early period, called you, it is not a matter of choice in you, nor by any means agreeable to us; yet it cannot but be pleasing to know that you retire with the sincerest affection, and most cordial esteem and regards of the officers and men you have commanded.
"We are, with the utmost respect, Sir, Your most humble servants,
| "Jas. Rosekrans, Major, | B. Bogardus, Lieutenant, |
| Corn's. T. Gansen, Captain, | J. Bagley do. |
| J. Gregg, do. | Chrs. Hatton, do. |
| Leonard Bleeker, do. | W. Magee, do. |
| Geo. Sytee, do. | Prentice Bowen, do. |
| Henry Tiebout, do. | Saml. Lewis, do. |
| Hunloke Woodruff, Surgeon, | John Elliot, Surgeon's Mate, |
| J. Van Rensselaer, Paymaster, | Benj. Herring, Ensign, |
| Douw T. Fonday, Ensign, | Gerrit Lansing, do." |
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