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The Loss of Dechambault, I am clear has Lost us the Province, a prude[nt] Retreat, I presume, under our present Situation, is [our] only Plan if they should get possession of our Boats, I am apprehensive I think they may be at Crown Point before us ー This, General, is a bold Observation excuse my Freedom; I have lived ten Years in the Country of the Operations, have seen their Maneuvres ー depend upon it they [dont] retard their Operations for Nothing. they are meditating a Plan they will soon attempt to put in Execution. Secure our Water Carriage on Lake Champlain and we Turn the Tables upon them, and I Think, we Can meet them there upon Advantageous Terms ー...