Dr Sir ー

I this moment recd yr favor of the 28th ult., am much obliged by yr kind offer of assistance, but have the pleasure to inform you that at present our army, weak and reduced by sickness as it is, will be fully sufficient to oppose any force wch may be sent against us at present; I am well convinced that the Enemy have neither Boats to transport any army nor armed vessels upon the Lake to defend themselves against us; for wch reason I Suppose they will be very careful about making any attempt upon us at present; perhaps some future day we may find ourselves under the necessity of embracing your generous offer; ー in the mean time beg you & those friendly Americans to hold yourselves in readiness either to defend yourselves, or repair to this place as occasion may require. Dr Sir, I am, &c