The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-01-30

down by most of The troops, that consented
to cross conditionaily, was, that they
should go under their own officers
CO.
Coz. Wnder's Rejiort to General Smyff ON
TIE night ofthe 25M Nov.
The indisposition of the Officers to
cross is such, and the real difficulties for
the want OF a little preparatory arrange
ment, that L fear the issue will be Disgrace
tul and fatal should venture to recon-
mend delay of the expedition.
Yours, &c,
WILLIAM II. WINDER,
Col. Commanding.
Extract from ne Re53ort of the Officer of
the Day-27h Nor. 1872
Although it may not be strictly within the
province of the Officer of the Day, yet
he has been so forcibly strIc.. with the me-
!aEcholy and Responding state of the troops,
that he feels it duty which he owes to the
friendship of the Commanding General, to
make to him the following statement.
Captain Stanard states that when he
marched to Lewiston. he had 90 men.
Since that time he has lost by death, 10
-Desertion 2--Sick 3O--leaving a compa-
ny OF fifty strong. He further states that
many who are not reported sick are unfit
for outy, & that he is sure he will not be a.
bic 20 bring into the field more than so men,
Capt. Taylor reports that he had 95 men,
They were the best looking men in the re-
Sment, except Morgan's. He has sick, IT
deserted, 2--Absent without leave, l.
Unit for service, 2-Dead, 3-Waiters sick,
4"59-leaying So.
Five OF whom are Walters. and two of the
five ave sick leaving 81 men.
Lieutenant Peyton states, that when they
arrived at the present encampment, Capt.
Branch had S7 able bodied effective men.
Now they have only SO, and six Walters,
making IL. Forty three therefore are Ell
Their sick or dead.
Capt. Morgan arrived here with 90 heal
thy strong men, well calculated for fatigue.
since which have died, 4-Sick, 28-leav-
ing 81 for duty. But such as the situation
of those reported for duty. that he does not
calculate on marching more than so men
Capt. Sangster's Company is the most
healthy. He will probably march 70 or so
men. Capt. Page about 90. Oar regiment
will then, when in the field, be about 264
strong.t From the information of the Sur
geor, am well persuaded none of those re-
ported sick, will be able to march.
The Field Ciicer of the Day, bcgs leave
to assure the General, that he has no view
of paralizing the operations of the Army,
by making this Report, at this important pc
Rod. lie will only say, that on this, and
every other occasion, he will perform his
duty.
DAVID CAMPBELL,
Maj. 12M Infantry, Field officer eftAe day.
(E.)
Erract from Col. flinders Rehort to gen.
Smyh reahecting the eTfeditionS ofthe
night Of 27fh NoU.
The honor of our arms has been well
maintained by those who landed; and the
successful landing of the whole forces un-
der your com mand, was only prevented by
the misfortune of number of boats not hav :
ing landed and the consequent mistake of
Lieut. Angus, by which we were ignorant
of the success of Capt. King, until the enc
M had time to collect his scattered forces,
bring up some reinforcements ard prepare
some field Artillery to oppose us.
have the honor TO be, with very sincere
respect, your ob't. serv't.
WILLIAM II. WINDER,
Col. 14th Infantry
Instructions 10 General Yan ReuseLear,
turuea oUcr 10 Generat Smyth.
SEPT. 29.--Your own discretion, with the
| advice Of the PRINCIPAL NMcs.-. .::;:... =; =:
eide ON the time and points OF attack.
OCT. 1t re8ts with you to determine
the proper time FOR acting extensively. You
VIE hO"eNer perceive Ane expectancy oil
consulting the principal officers.
TO GENERAL SMYTH.
! Der. 81. I'm all important movement.
you will, presume, conceive it advisable to
consult some of your principal Officers
25th Nov.-1he President has been ole -
ed to direct, that hreUiouS 10 n, kim me at
tuck you will call Council Of War, to con.
sist of the General and Field officers ,nde'
your command, and take their opinion Oh the
/ expedleuCy of the measure.
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E.r:rect from n reh0rt made by Lieut.. C2L
| LiUi1gston, rciafiUe to The remaining M
Hfia, aIfer Tie Baffie u QUeenstozvn, d.
| TED an WoV. 1919.
The state of the Brigade is such, as IN be
little better than an anGiec pinned rabbie ;
and It may be question whether they are
Mt Of more diSservice than of use the to
tai want OF order. no doubt proceeds from
the ignorance of the Officers, and the great
familiarity that exists between them and
their men.
I am informed there arc about $50 men,
# which 40 were under arms on the dav
of inspection. ON Saturday evening, 100
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/ This rceinent turned ow so iess Mqr
hc'- sAEfosed on tue 3OM Nov.