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whom we have hired to row during the voy- 

 age. 



M. Aiihert^ though he is adjutant of the fort 

 at Mobile^ has been appointed, by M. de Kerle- 

 reCy to command Fort 'Toulcufe at the Allibamons^ 

 which is contrary to the King's order, forbid- 

 ding all majors and adjutants to do other func-' 

 tions than thofe of the place they belong to. 



If any fhips arrive from Europe, I fliall per- 

 haps receive letters from you. M. de Velle^ who 

 commands here, will be fo kind as to fend them 

 to me with the firil convoy. 



I am, SI R, &c. 



At Mobile^ the 6th of 

 January 1759. 



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