Moreover, I notice that some writers, like the editors of the "Cyclopedia of American Biography," seem inclined to take the volumes seriously.
APPENDIX F--TO CHAPTER IX.
I.
(_Campbell MSS.;_ this letter and the one following are from copies, and the spelling etc., may not be quite as in the originals).
CAMP OPPOSITE THE MOUTH OF THE GREAT KENAWAY.
October 16--1774.
DEAR UNCLE, I gladly embrace this opportunity to acquaint you that we are all here yet alive through Gods mercies, & I sincerely wish that this may find you and your family in the station of health that we left you.

I never had anything worth notice to acquaint you with since I left you till now--the express seems to be hurrying, that I cannot write you with the same coolness and deliberation as I would.

We arrived at the mouth of the Canaway, thursday 6th.Octo.and encamped on a fine piece of ground, with an intent to wait for the Governor and his party but hearing that he was going another way we contented ourselves to stay there a few days to rest the troops, &c.

where we looked upon ourselves to be in safety till Monday morning the 10th.

instant when two of our company went out before day to hunt--to wit Val.