Tuesday, 28th.--Struck tents at 8 o'clock, marched at 9, left Candaya[104] or Appletown about two miles in the rear, and encamped in the wood, along the east side of the Ceneca Lake, about 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Wednesday 22d.--At 6 o'clock the Gen'l beat; marched at 8, halted at one o'clock, about one hour for refreshments, and encamped at sunset along the east side Ceneca Lake. Thursday, 23d Sept.--Marched at 8 o'clock, left French Catharine about 3 miles in the rear, and encamped at sunset.[105] Friday, 24th.--About 6 o'clock in the morning the Gen'l beat, marched at 8 o'clock and arrived at the forks of the Tiyuga or Newton. At this place there was a post established by order of General Sullivan, and provision for the army at their return.[106] Saturday, 25th Sept.--Laid still. An ox and 5 gallons of rum was given to the officers of each Brigade.[107] A fu-de-joy was held in consequence of the arrival of the news of Spain declaring us Independent[108] with 13 rounds of cannon was discharged, followed by two round of musketry interspersed with cannon. The evening was celebrated in our camp with much joy and gladness.[109] Sunday 26th.--Laid still. Monday, 27th Sept.--A detachment under the command * * * was sent out and returned at night.[110] Tuesday 28th.--A detachment under the command of Col. Cortlandt was sent up the Tiyuga[111] branch on purpose to destroy some corn. Col. Butler with his detachment joined us. The invalids were sent to Tiyuga in boats. Wednesday, 29th Sept.--The Gen'l beat at 8 o'clock in the morning, marched at 9 o'clock and encamped in the afternoon three miles below Shemung. Thursday 30th.--At nine o'clock in the morning marched off and arrived at Tiyuga at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. At our arrival we were saluted with a discharge of 13 cannon from the Garrison, and an elegant dinner was prepared for the officers. Friday, Oct. 1, 1779.--Laid still at Tiyuga.[112] Saturday 2d.--Laid still. Orders were given to load the boat with stores, artillery, &c., and to demolish the fort[113] the next day. Sunday, ye 3d Oct.--Agreeable to the orders of the preceding day the boats were loaded, the fort demolished and every thing got in readiness to march the next morning. Monday, 4th Oct.--At 7 o'clock in the morning the Gen'l beat, struck our tents, the army marched at nine from Tiyuga. The boats with the stores, artillery and sick set off at the same time, and encamped at evening at Wysaukin creek. Tuesday, the 5th Oct.--The main part of the army embarked on board the boats, the best were mounted on horses, left Wysaukin about 7 o'clock in the morning and arrived at Vanderlips'[114] farm, and stayed at night. Wednesday ye 6th Oct.--At 6 o'clock in the morning set off and arrived at sunset at Lechawauny[115] about 10 miles from Weyoming. Thursday, 7th Oct.--At 9 o'clock in the morning left Lechawauny and arrived at Weyoming[116] about 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Friday, Oct. ye 8th.--Laid still.