17th. [Parole to Haddrel's Point.] "I do hereby acknowledge myself to be a prisoner of war upon my parole to his Excellency Sir Henry Clinton, and that I am hereby engaged, until I shall be exchanged or otherwise released therefrom, to remain at the barracks at Haddrel's Point, or within six miles thereof, without crossing any river, creek, or arm of the sea. And that in the mean time, I shall not do, or cause any thing to be done prejudicial to the success of his Majesty's arms, or have intercourse with his enemies; and that upon a summons from His Excellency, or other person having authority, I shall surrender myself to them, at such time and place as I shall hereafter be required. Witness my hand." 18th. We have continued here four days without receiving any supply of provision, except what we caught from the water. JUNE 22d. A flag arrived from North Carolina, for permission to send supplies to their troops in captivity, which was granted. CELEBRATION OF JULY 4, 1780. [With all their discouragements, these unfortunate men were not too much depressed to celebrate this day. I do not recollect to have seen any notice of its celebration at a period earlier than this. It is interesting to see how it was regarded by those who suffered in the cause it commemorates.] JULY 4th. This day was appointed for a general meeting of the officers at Haddrel's Point, to celebrate the Independency of the Thirteen United States of America. The following TOASTS were drank on the occasion: 1st. The Free and Sovereign Independent States of America. 2d. The Honorable the Continental Congress. 3d. His Most Christian Majesty the King of France. 4th. His Most Catholic Majesty the King of Spain. 5th. May impartial justice guide the other powers of Europe. 6th. Stability and firmness to the Alliance between France and America. 7th. Gen. Washington and the American Army. 8th. The American Navy. 9th. The American Ministry at Foreign Courts. 10th. _May the States of America be always found a sure refuge and an asylum against despotism and oppression._ 11th. May the sword never be drawn but in the cause of justice. 12th. The immortal memory of those patriots and warriors who have fallen in the present war, in defence of the rights of mankind. 13th. Our brethren in captivity, suffering in the glorious cause of liberty. From each toast there followed a discharge of _thirteen pistols_ and three cheers. That night the barracks were illuminated.