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other words the extremities of our mutual Posts along {his communi- 
cation, it is not improbable that he may make some efforts to effect a 
landing either above or below Forts Erie and Fort George. Major 
General Sheaffe requests you. will distribute the proportions of Militia 
directed to be immediately called out, consisting of the Ist & 2nd Nor- 
folk 1st Oxford and 1st Middlesex Regiments between Long Point 
and point Abino making such ‘intermediate arrangements for other 
points along that communication, as your superior local knowledge may 
suggest. 
Major General Sheaffe begs that you will station strong detach- 
ments at the following places— At or very near Long Point, Dover 
Mills, Grand River, Sugar Loaf and a small party distributed from 
the latter place to Fort Erie. You will be pleased to make an early 
communication of your aggregate effective force, and your distribution 
of it, you will be so good at the same time to transmit a statement of 
your wants, and means of supplying them. Every effort will be made 
to give the most immediate efficiency to the force under your com- 
mand, and the Major General recommends the establishment of your 
Head Quarters at the most convenient point, for a quick communication 
with this Post. 
I have the honor to be 
Dear Sir 
Yours very faithfully, 
J. B. GzrGa Captn. A.D.C. 
P.S.—Arrangements have been made this morning for facilitating 
your communication by placing a proper proportion of Dragoons between 
this Port and Long Point. 
J. BG: 
I have not a moment to devote to you on the subject of our late 
glorious tho’ melancholy proceedings, I will not forget my dear sir the 
interest you have ever taken in everything relating to our ever to be 
lamented friend. 
At a moment of more leisure you shall hear from me on this subject. 
Ji BNC: 
(Addressed on outside) 
Service 
Colonel Talbot 
G. Commanding 
C London District 
