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Letters from Officers Commanding at Niagara, volume 4

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1783, April, 22

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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, volume 4
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Date(s):

1783, April, 22

Place:

Niagara,

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p. 82 : transcription

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Maclean to Haldimand. Has received the copy sent of Carleton's letter. Is happy that he (Ross) has sent express to Major Harris for ammunition. Has no doubt he has also asked for the two companies of the 34th and the ten Rangers, which Harris was ordered to have in readiness to send to Oswego. No troops can be sent there from Niagara for want of boats. The only vessel was sent off to Oswego with Capt. Dame of the Rangers and 20 Indians. Surprised she had not arrived before the express left. Hopes that by the time this reaches there will be 600 men in garrison at Oswego, a more respectable situation than Niagara occupies,seeing the number of sick, &c., there. He (Maclean) is in a delicate position. He must not only look after Oswego, but also after DePeyster, as well as the Six Nations.

The false reports spread by the enemy. It would be folly to dismantle Niagara of any number of men till the enemy's movements are known. His calculation of their numbers and plans. Believes their real designs are against the Indians. Movements of scouts. Danger of the Indians making a separate peace with the rebels should they believe themselvesdeserted. P. S. No boats at Albany or Schenectady.

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National Library (London, Great Britain) vol. 21763. Letters from Officers Commanding at Niagara, volume 4

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

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