Sir,

We have been here some days waiting for Genl Schuyler's Orders to proceed, which we have just received, & shall accordingly leave this Place tomorrow. Tho by the Advices from Canada communicated by him to us, & as we suppose sent forward to you, I am afraid we shall be able to effect but little there. We had a heavy Snow here yesterday, and the Waters are so out, as to make Travelling difficult by Land, & there is a strong Fresh in the River agt the Boats, but we shall endeavour to get on as well as we can. We join in Respect to the Congress, & to yourself in particular. I have the Honor to be Sir [&c.]

B Franklyn