Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-06
GEN. STARK AT BROMLEY,
Today is the 12Oth Anniversary

or His Encnmpmemt ot,Peru---intercst-
ing Letters written on His March 10
the Battle OF Bennington.
The people of Peru and others, on this |
10th anniversary of the encampment of |
Gen. Stalks army in that town, on the |
way to Manchester and the BATTLE of Ben
nington, with appropriate exercises mark
the place. This creates interest in that
most important march, its progress and
circumstances. These letters will perhaps
show the difficulties and spirit of those
taking part i'm it as well as any thing now
to be had:
CHARLEsrowN No. T. July 30, IN.
Sir received yours of the 22d instant with
the inclosed informing me of the situation Of the
Enemy, aud Of our own frontiers, but previous TO
your letter had received an Express from Colo
Warner informing me of their Situation, and
forwarded $50 Men TO their Relief, on the 2sth.
Sent another detachment of this day and AS fast
as they come in " in Send them. Expect to March
myself to morrow or next day; we are detail e ! a
a Good deal for want of Bullet Meals as there is
but one pair in Town, and the few Balls you Sent
goes but little way in Supplying the whole. |
am afraid that We shall meet with difficulty 10
procuring kettles or utensils to Cook our victuals
in, as the Troops have not brought any II such
articles could be procured believe IL would be OF
the utmost Importance to the Safety and Wei
fare of the Troops. | am Informed this day 10y
Man from otter Creek that the Enemy Is left
Castleton, and is gone to Skeensborough with an
intent to march to Bennington, but | rather
think they do It by way of feint to call the at
| tenton OF General Schuyler fr Jm Fort Edward,
| or to Fatigue our Troops. There is four Pieces
/ of small Cannon at this place that Looks good
but wants to be- Cleaned out and put on Carriages
| ! you should think proper will order ii done, as
there is People here that S8ys they can do IT,. As
there is but very little Rum in the Store here, II
| some could be forwarded to us it would obige us
| very much as there is none Of that article IN
' them parts where We are gong. enclose you a
1 Copy OF a letter | this moment Ireceived from
| Colo. Williams, and as you Informed me when
Saw you last, That you had not received any &C
count from any Gentleman IN the army since the
desertlon Of Iiconderoga, ! likewise lLclOse you
| a Copy Of n letter Reed from MIR. COggan. and
| 10y the best Information is near the truth as
| any you may receive. have showed 1t to Colo.
| present, and they say they could all signit
| am SlrS. your HOnors most
Ohedient Humble Servt.
JOHN STARK.
| To Col Bartlett, Chairman of Committee of
Safety for New Hampshire
CHARLEsTuwS Aug. >, III.
| Sfr:-The Brigade is not yet completed. As
to the quantity Of state stores at Bennington II is
quite out of my power to give you account at
present but refer you TO Col Williams letter.
which transmitted you by express. and which
| hope came safe to hand. | set out for ManChes
ter tomorrow. ] would have sent you
an account Of the strength Of the Brigade ii
m my power but cannot because they only arrive
| IN small parties, and az soon as | can complete
division / give them marching Orders to set out
for Manchester without delay. have
ordered one company to tarry here to guard The
state ores and two companies have stationed
on the height Of land between this place and OF
ter Creek Tor the security Of the inhabitants
To Com Of Safety II