was going to Carlyle was shot at by some Indians within a
mile & half of this place, his Horse was killed but the man
luckily made his Escape. Since that time two Indians have
been discovered near the Road that leads from Shippensburg
to this Place by a Detachment of Sixty men from the Royal
American Regiment who were coming hither with upwards
of thirty Waggons loaded with Artillery Stores. I understand
that the General intends to march part of the Army this way
& I have reason to think that the three Companies which
were raised in the Delaware Counties, another Detachment
of the Royal Americans, & 200 of the North Carolina Troops
will be here in a few Days.
[Sharpe to Capt. Jocelyne.]
Fort Frederick the 1st of Iuly 1758.
Sir
In a Letter which I received from Sr Iohn St Clair a few
Days ago he desires me to send a quantity of Bomb Shells &
Shott that are here to Fort Cumberland in Canoes, the
Canoes are now at Johnson's Landing within a mile of this
Place & I have ordered the Shells &c. to be put on board, but
as there are not Provincial Troops enough here to convoy
them to Fort Cumberland or as far up Potowmack as the
Canoes shall be able to go I must desire you to spare some
men for that Service. I am of opinion that 50 men exclusive
of Officers are as few as ought to be sent to convoy Stores of
such Consequence thro such a Country. All the Provincials
at present in this Fort fit for Duty are but 26 besides Officers,
these will have orders to march to morrow morning at Break
of Day under the Command of Capt Ware in Case you shall
order a party of twenty four men to join them, the Commis-
sary is ordered to have 9 Days Provisions for 55 men ready
to be delivered this Evening.
[Sharpe to Gov. Fauquier.]
Fort Frederick the 3d of Iuly 1758.
Sir
Being favoured with your Letter advising me of your safe
Arrival in your Government I embrace the first Opportunity
that has offered since I received it to congratulate you there-
upon & to wish you an easy & happy Administration permit
me to return you Thanks at the same time for forwarding
my Brother's Letter which affords me the greater Satisfaction
as it informs me that the Doctor has been some time hon-
oured with Your Acquaintance & with the Friendship of Your
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