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[Amherst to Sharpe.]
Camp at Tienderoga 27th July 1759
Sir,
On Saturday morning last I Embarked with the Army at
Lake George: The next day Landed without Opposition,
and proceeded to the Saw mills, & took post on the Com-
manding Grounds, meeting only a trifling Opposition from the
Enemy. We lay on our Arms all Night, and Early on the 23d
We continued our March to this Ground, the Enemy having
Abandoned the Lines without destroying them, first having
Carried off their Effects as well as sent away the greatest part
of their Troops: As soon as I was set down before the place,
and after having reconnoitred it, I Ordered the Trenches to be
Opened, and Batteries to be made, which were finished last
Night, and were to have Opened at break of day, but the
Enemy did not think proper to Wait till then, having about
ten of the Clock Yesterday evening blown up a part of the
Fort and made their Escape all to about 20 Deserters. Our
Loss, considering the Fire we sustained, is inconsiderable;
We have only Two Officers killed vizt Colonel Townshend,
Deputy Adjutant General, & Ensign Harrison of Late Forbes's.
I Take the earliest Opportunity of Acquainting You with
this, and of Assuring You that I Am, with great Regard,
Sir, Yr most Obedt Humble Servt
Jeff Amherst
The Honble Govr Sharpe
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