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[St. Clair to Sharpe.]
Frederick Town May 15th 1758
Sir,
I am order'd by Brigr Genl fforbes to acquaint you that the
Embargo on Ships is not as yet taken off, as the End that it
was laid is not altogether effectuated.
I waited at this place all yesterday expecting you wou'd
come up, but this morning I must proceed to Winchester as
the Cherokees are become very uneasy, and threaten to
return home. I am at a loss what I am to say to them, if they
press me very hard to know the reason they do not meet the
Troops in the field, I certainly must desire them to go and ask
the reason why we do not keep faith with them, of those who
can inform them better than Genl Forbes or I can do.
I hope to see you the 18th for if you and Mr Blair do not
come up I shall be obliged to return without taking any one
Step for the Service.
I am with great Sincerety
Dear Sir
Your most obedient Sert
Iohn St Clair.
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