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Letters from Officers Commanding at Niagara, 1782-1784

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1783, March, 30

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MG21-Add.MSS.-21763, Volume number: B 103, Microfilm reel number: H-1447, A-681

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Haldimand papers

Letters from Officers Commanding at Niagara, 1782-1784
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Date(s):

1783, March, 30

Place:

Niagara,

Extent:

p. 63 : transcription

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Maclean to Haldimand. Ross anxious for reinforcements; 50 men have been sent of the 34th Regiment from Carleton Island. Apprehends that the garrison of Oswego will be sickly in May next. Is sorry for the sakeof Major Ross that Willet had not the spirit to attack Oswego. Is gland to learn, however, that Willet had lost half his men by frost-bite. Commissary Maclean at Carleton Island does not know what to do with the large quantity of provisions next spring. Has ordered him to complete Detroit and Michilimackinac for twelve months from next June. Desires instructions if the order is not approved of. P. S. Reduction in the Indian Department ordered by Sir John Johnson. Is sorry for Wilkinson's removal, who is an honest man. Suggests his appointment as commissary in lieu of Bliss.

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MSS0599

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National Library (London, Great Britain) vol. 21763. Letters from Officers Commanding at Niagara, 1782-1784

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MG21-Add.MSS.-21763
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Volume [MG21 Add. Mss.-21763] B 103

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Microfilm reel A-681

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