Sir

In consequence of your Letter which I had the Honor to receive last night, respecting the dangers that would attend the Cerberus and Transports attempting the Navigation of the River St Lawrence at this late Season of the year, and giving such forcible Reasons for declaring the Measures proposed neither adviseable nor practicable, I have dropped the Idea of sending the Reinforcement to Quebec in that manner, and shall now endeavour to procure smaller Vessels for the reception of the Troops which are thought better calculated for the Service required.

My Success in this point is at present doubtful, but if it can be accomplished, I will do myself the Honor to confer with you further on the Subject, and am with great Regard and Esteem Sir &c