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Fort George. Nov. Is, 1913.
DEAR S1R.
The subject of our conversation
this morning has occupied nv most serious
attention. The deadly blow heretofore gi-
ven to the patriotism Of our citizens ON this
frontier, has prepared them for murmurs
and complaints; those who are now on their
march, have left their homes and their busi.
ness under great sacrifices, with moral GER
tainty of being brought into action. The last
address which issued under your directions,
appreciation, gives them reasons for indulg
ders forever. The high character of gene
raj Harrison, combined with these circum.
stancer, has excited strong interest in the
public mind relative to our operations.
In this peculiar situation CT affairs !, I feel
it to be due to the gallant volunteers and mi
litia, who are assembled and collecting. and
to- my own reputation, most respectfully to
solicit. that if it is not incompatible with
your Instructions and your better judgment,
you will not abandon our projected cxpedi-
ton against Burlington Heights.--Such is
the anxious wish of the militia, and have
no doubt the soldiers under your command
are equally if not more desirous of the en-
pioymeHt.
My anxiety on the subject. / trust, will ex
cuse the appearance of any ,lsrespect in
making this communication, which certainly
is far from my feelings. My confidence in
the valor, ability aud prudence of gen. Har
rison, will dispose me most cheerfully to
submit to any arrangements he may be bound
20 make, however great may be my disap
pointmeut in their result.
Ihave the honor to be, with the utmost re-
spect, your obt. seryt
GEO. MCCLURE.
MAJ. Gen. HARRISON, ss.r
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A4N-i.A"S<uoAkSlSs 1yEWaIkt 4
Nov. Is, 1915
DEAR SIR,
Your letter to me ofthis morning
has been received. If-el most severely the
weight OF the reasons which you urge for
the prosecution of the intended expedition to
burlington. The disappointment, however,
to the brave and the patriotic men, who have
turned oat under the expectation of serving
their country effectually in the field at this
inclement season, is the most painful circum
stance attending it, as am well convinced
from the information received this morning
and last evening, that the enemy are remov-
ing as fast as possible from the head of the
Lake to Kingston, which has been left with
very small part OF the force that was late~
" there, and 1t is more than probable
that should We advance in force. the enemy
having now but -- effective men at Burr
lington, would destroy the stores which they
have remaining there, aad retreat too ra
pidiy 10 be overtaken there are considera.
tions, however which would make it extreme
ly desirable to make an exhibition of force
in that quarter, but the orders have receiv-
alternative. Com. Chauncey is extremity
pressing mat the troops should Immediately
cmDark, declaring that the navigation. at