Willet opened the letter, smoothed it out carefully on his knee, and holding it up to the light until the words stood out clearly, read: "To Hendrik Martinus At Albany.
"The intermediary of whom you know, the bearer of this letter, has brought me word from you that the English Colonial troops, after the unfortunate battle at Lake George, have not pushed their victory.

He also informs us that the governors of the English colonies do not agree, and that there is much ill feeling among the different Colonial forces.

He says that Johnson still suffering from his wound, does not move, and that the spirit has gone out of our enemies.

All of which is welcome news to us at this juncture, since it has given to us the time that we need.
"Our defeat but incites us to greater efforts.

The Indian tribes who have cast their lot with us are loyal to our arms.