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Dear Sir

Last night I received your Favor of the 14th ー I sent you yesterday Fifty four Batteaus, under The care of a Captain of Colonel [Anthony] Waynes Regiment. This Afternoon, Forty more Batteaus will go from hence to Crown Point. I do not think it necessary for any of the Regiments to March by Land to Tyonderoga, as I will take care to Supply Batteaus sufficient for the conveyance of the whole. ー² As we have so much Work to do here, I cannot see how a Regiment can be spared to remain at Crown Point; The Vessells will be there as soon as possible. I hope the Comodore³ will sail tomorrow; & if our Naval Force cannot protect that part of the Lake from Invasion, I do not think One Regiment will be able to do it...