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Major General Sheaffe to Talbot. 
Fort George 7th Novr. 1812. 
My Dear Colonel, 
It having unfortunately fallen to my lot to read the letter you 
addressed to M. Genl. Brock respecting the locations in Bayham and 
Malahide, I caused certain queries relative thereto to be put to the 
Surveyor General, which have produced the voluminous statement in- 
closed herewith—you will be so good as to return it when you have 
read it, and noted any extracts you may deem necessary. You cannot 
doubt that it will afford me great pleasure if my public duty will per- 
mit my favoring your wishes on the subject; at present, I confess that 
1 do not fully understand the case. 
Your letter from Dover Mills has been received— We have few 
if any arms to spare—if any can be mustered they shall be forwarded 
with ammunition—there being some Rifles in store, I have authorised 
Lt. Bingham to form a Company of Riflemen. 
The Simeoe is just arrived with clothing and bedding— the Moira 
approaches with other stores for the Militia &e. &c. 
Six Companies of the Glengarry levy are expected at Kingston— 
two come here—one to York—two of the 49th also come here. 
The Simcoe brings a report of a fleet with several regts. being 
in the river— the Q.M.G. is in the Moira—he brings money. C. 
Glegg & Mr. Brock are here—they go to York to-day— B. proceeded by 
land to Kingston— G. comes back to go by water to join Sir G. P—as 
Extra. C. Fulton has been sent home with despatches. I have some 
intention of going to York, I wait for the coming in of the Moira, 
M. Genl. Shaw who acts now only as A.G. will send you further in- 
formation. Adieu, my deal Colonel, and believe me 
Truly yours, 
R. SHEAFFE. 
Colonel Talbot 
&e. &e. &e. 
Major General Sheaffe to Talbot. 
My Dear Colonel Ft. George, Nov 25, 1812. 
It would give me great pleasure to meet you at York, but I fear 
that the enemy will not give me leave. © I opened a fire on Fort Niagara 
the evening after the termination of the Armistice. It was returned 
with spirit, and continued with but little intermission during the day. 
