The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-01-13

the d sciplinary laws of camp is procee
idirg onwarranled. then have been M r.
ror But, fellow citizens, ! do not thins2 sc
meanly of you, as to credit the inonstrou,
lsuppostion, that you will deliberately atlvo.
lcate such strange hypothesis. Your preJu-
lt!.@es against me have been the result oil
feelings mised by the acts of my enemies
and not the result of your sober judgment,
operating upon facts aud principles Those
facts are now before you. On those facts,
Judge me in your candor * will abide the
| decision.
-. GEO. MCCLURE.
The following Is the correspondence which
passed between Gen. Mcclure and Gent
| Harrison alluded TO III the defepce O.
Gen. Mcclure,
From General lh'Clure 10 GsIsS-sl Hcr-
Tiyon.
Fort George, Nov. IS, 1918. f,
Dear Sir, =.
| The subject of our conversation. This
7 morning has occupied my NEST serious re
fec tions. The deadly blow heretofore given
4, to the patrit tism of our citizens on this iron
ties, has prepared them for murmurs and
complaints those who are now on their
march, have left their homes and their bu
siness under great sacrifices, with the moral
certainty of tn .ir being brought into action.
J The last address which l issued under your
| .irections, and which ] am happy to find
has met your appreciation, gives them rea.
sons for ndulging the expectation of service.
and they are anxious to drive tue enemy
from their borders forever. The high cha
racter of Gen. Harrison, combined with
these circumstances, has excited strong in
terest in the public mind relative tn our ope
atoms.
4 In Gil, of az fa.s
It to be due to the gallant volunteers and mi
iitia, who are assembled aed collecting. and
| to my own reputation, most respectiuliy,to
solicit; that If il is not incompatible with
| your instructions and your better Judgment,
you will not abandon our projected expedi-
ton against Burlington Heights. Such is the
anxious wish of the militia, and | have no
doub, the soldiers under your command arc
equally if not more DESTROYS of the employ
nent.
My anxiety on the subject, trust, will
excuse the appearance of ANY disrespect in
making this communication, which certain
lily is far from my feelings. My confidence
in the valor, ability and prudence of Gen.
Harrison, will dispose me most chez fully
TO submit 10 any arrangements he may be
b uud TO make, however great may be my
disappointment in their result.
! have the honor TO be, with the utmost
respect, your obedient servant.
GEORGE MCCLURE.
Maj. Gen. Harrison.
Head Quarters, Newark,
Dear Sir,
Yea letter 70 ne Of this morning, mas
been received. / feel most severely the
weight of the reasons which you urge for
the prosecution Of the intended expedition
to Burlington. The disappointment, how
ever, to the brave and patriotic men. who
have turned out under the expectation of
serving their country effectualIy in the field
at this inclement season, is the most painful
| circumstance attending il, as am we'll con
vnced from the information received this
morning and last evening, that the enemy
are removing fast as possible from the
head of the lake to Kingston, which has
| been lett with avery small part Of the force
| that was lately there, and II is more than
probable that should we advance in force,
the enemy having now but effective
men at Burlington, would destroy the stores
which they have remaining thNe, & retreat
too rapidly 70 be overtaken there are con
sideratiunS, however, which would make it
extremely desirable 10 make an exhibition
of force IN that quarter, but the orders I
have received from the secretary at war,
NJ ".
is extremely pressing that the troops should
Immediately embark, declaring that the ma
| vigation at this season to small vessels is
very dangerous.--The force at Sackett's
Harbor is - The troops at York are all
Fastening down to Kingston. kett's
Harbor may be endangered by even few
days delay and should the troops that are
here, not get down b lore the lake is frozen.
our fleet may be destroyed for the want OF
their aid. ] Cannot therefore take upon nv
self the responsibility Of delaying their go
ing down even Day. VIII you be so good.
at proper time, as to explain the above
circumstances to- the patriots who left their
homes with the intention OF assisting e 60
drive the enemy fur from our borders. and
| assure them that shall ever recollect with
the warmest gratitude, t. partially they
have been pleased to express for and
their preference of serving under my com.
mand
will direct payment to be made % the
volunteers for rations and forage in COMING
| out
Accept my best wishes for your health g.
happiness, and believe SIZE sincerely you1
friend.
\ WIN. HENRY HARRISON.
! General Mcclure.
Head Quarters, .Wewark,
Nov. IS, 1919
! Dear Sir.