The Wind at South is so violent that no Boat can cross from this to Fort George I therefore detain the Express.

One o'Clock General Worsters [David Wooster's] Regiment is just sailed, they are gone with the greatest Reluctance. The Parson has been indefatigable to persuade them to move, they consist of three hundred & thirty five Officers included, Ninety Eight havin[g] returned home discharged between Albany & Fo[rt] George & fifty one sick & sham sick are left here.

There are still many more Cannon, here th[an] can be mounted, I propose sending the spare on[es] to Fort George, unless Congress should disapprove of [it.]

I had forgot to observe that in the Order of Congress which directs me to consult with my Principal Officers as to the Number of Troops & [the] best Method of procuring what will be necessary for the Defence of Canada, should we obtain it, an[d] for the Posts of Crown Point and Ticonderoga Nothing is said of the Pay; I conclude that their Intention is that It should remain as at present, But I really beleive that many Officers will refuse to remain in the Service on Account of the Pay which is so small that they cannot sub[sist] upon it like Gentlemen.²