“I believe that I have the honor of addressing M. Pierre La Fitte.” “That’s what I am called,” replied the stranger. “Very well, sir,” continued Andre. “I will take you to my quarters as I understand that you are on a secret mission.” When Major Andre had received the despatches there was one in cipher marked “important” and it read as follows: “Whitehall, Sept. 25, 177-- “Sir: I have the honor to send on a particular secret Mission to America, our esteemed Friend, M. Pierre La Fitte. “He accompanies this despatch and his Identity must be kept a profound Secret. “Provide him with secret and suitable Quarters and put him in communication with General Clinton and Lord Carlisle at the earliest possible moment. “Geo. Germaine. “Adj’t. Gen. John Andre.” As soon as Major Andre had conducted M. La Fitte to sleeping apartments adjoining his own, and had made the stranger welcome, he sent a courier with despatches and information to the Beekman House that M. La Fitte would be accompanied by himself to meet Lord Carlisle and the General. La Fitte rested until nightfall when darkness would conceal his movements. A post-chaise drew up in front of the headquarters and two gentlemen disguised in great-coats emerged from the building and made their way to the carriage. The three miles to the Beekman House were quickly covered and the secret agent alighted with Major Andre. The two approached the mansion and a sentry challenged them, but the Adjutant was recognized and allowed to enter. A liveried footman announced the two to the General who greeted them eagerly in the reception room. “We are gratified to have you with us, Mr. Barclugh, and we believe that the nature of your mission will not let you remain in our midst very long.” “I am glad to hear you address me by my own name, General Clinton,” responded Barclugh. “My voyage has been tedious, indeed, under my assumed name of M. La Fitte.” The sealed instructions on Barclugh’s mission had been forwarded by Major Andre to the Beekman House and they were as follows: “Whitehall, 24 Sept, 177-- “Sir: I have the great Pleasure of conveying the King’s Commands, by introducing to you Mr. Roderick Barclugh who is commissioned to act as the Special Secret Agent of His Majesty to the Men of Substance among his Rebellious Colonists. “When the Duration of the Rebellion is considered, it has been mortifying to his Majesty to have no decisive Blow inflicted to speedily suppress the rebels; and His Majesty commands me to instruct that your Assistance to the Diplomacy of Mr. Barclugh and Lord Carlisle would be most gratifying to His Royal Pleasure.