Sir.

... By a letter from Cap^t. Mowbray² I have received the following intelligence,— 

April 13^th.— 

The new created General Elbert³ is on his march with about 700 Men and 2 thirds of the Militia, was at the Altamaha last night, he has seven field pieces with him.— 

The Gallies and Transports are advanced to Sapello and that his intentions are to destroy Fort Tonyn. 

It is confidently reported that 800 men are on their march from the back parts of the Carolinas as friends and whether this Armament is to stop them or take you, time will tell, this is so confidently affirmed, that it is beyond a doubt;⁴ I wish you success we will endeavour on our parts to give the Gallies their deserts.—

Poor Ellis⁵ is no more he was unfortunately drowned on the 8^th. instant in crossing the sound after being on the boats bottom five hours; I escaped by swimming upon an oar with great difficulty. I am &c^a. sign'd, 

The number of Elberts party consists of three hundred men, upon receiving information of the march of the Carolinians he set off from Savannah for the Altamaha in order to intercept or harrass them on their march. 

Part of the South Carolina and Georgia militia marched Hogechee⁶ and returned; 

The above intelligence I have received from three rangers who crossed the Altamaha yesterday, I have the honor to remain [&c] 

Tho^s. Brown