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expectations, but my arm is of little use to me— I did hope that it 
would have been in my power to send you an acceptable Bulletin by 
Lt. Metcalf, as Col. H. wrote me on the 27th that the army were to 
cross the river that night for the purpose of advancing against Genl. 
McClure who it was expected had taken up a position at the Eleven 
mile Creek beyond Buffalo. On the way Buffalo and Black rock were 
to be reduced to ashes— I hope in God their hearts did not fail them, 
for such an expedition consisting of one thousand Regulars, and 500 
Indians could not fail meeting with success— JI hope you and others 
received the letters sent on a few days since thro’ Lt. Col. Stewart 
containing Bills for paying the Militia. 
I sent them in the first instance after you to 8S. Hatt’s but you 
were gone—— Do let me have the earliest possible intelligence if there 
is any truth in the report of an Enemy being still on the Thames— 
You may rely on hearing punctually from me when there is any 
good news to relate and my health enables me to write I can scarcely 
now hold my pen— I have written in very strong terms to Lt. Genl. 
Drummond respecting the merits of Lt. Metcalf and Ensign McGregor. 
Yrs. faithfully, 
J. B. GLEGG. 
Genl. Vincent and Barnard are here waiting anxiously for snow. 
T send you a Quebec newspaper. 
(Addressed on the back) 
To Colonel Talbot 
&e. &e. &e. 
Dover Mills 
Forward by Lt. Metcalf. 
York 31st March 1813. 
Received from Edward Couche Esqr. Dy. Comy. General by the 
Hands of Colonel Talbot a Parcel containing one thousand Pounds 
Currency in army Bills. 
GEO. CROOKSHANK 
D. A. C. Genl. 
