All the forces of France and New France are being assembled to crush our foes.

We have lost Dieskau, but a great soldier, Louis Joseph de Saint Veran, the Marquis de Montcalm-Gozon, is coming from France to lead our armies.
He will be assisted by the incomparable chieftains, the Chevalier de Levis, the Chevalier Bourlamaque and others who understand the warfare of the wilderness.

Even now we are preparing to move with a great power on Albany and we may surprise the town.
"Tell those of whom you know in Albany and New York to be ready with rifles and ammunition and other presents for the Indian warriors.

Much depends upon their skill and promptness in delivering these valuable goods to the tribes.

It seals them to our standard.