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ARMSTRONG TO HRRISON

Sir

I have the honor to ack owledge the reciet of your dispatches of the 5th. & 24th. inst.

The dispatch by Capt. Brown and which with him was lost in Lake Erie, suggested, as an Ulterior movement, the coming down to the Niagara & the pulling yourself on the right and rear of Dr Rothenberg's positions before Fort George -- Which Gen. McChere[?] with his brigade should approach them in front. The Enemy seems to have been aware of this or of some other movement of similar character & tendancy -- as he began his retreat on the 9th. and did not stop 'till he reached the head of Burling- ton bay, where, by report, I understand he now is. This is his last strong hold within the Peninsula & if routed from this, must surrender. His force is estimated at 1200 effectives. The capture of this would be a glorious finale for your campaign.

Our operations here, are but beginning, when they ought to have ended. But the weather is how fine, and will I hope be turned to good account. I shall loiter here or at some point nearer Utica, untill I know what may be done. I beg you General, to accept the assurances of my great respect & most cordial good wishes.

John Armstrong

War Dept. 30th. [011.] 1813

P.S. If the enemy should have left the head of the bay of Burlington - it would be well to direct Gen. McClure to occupy that point and the Town of York also with a portion of his command.

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