His party who were to march from the camp was about 1200, and to join Colo.

Lewis' party about 28 miles from Chillicoffee.

But whether the action above mentioned would disconcert this plan or not, I think appears a little uncertain, as there is a probability that his excellency on hearing the news might, with his party, fall down the river and join Colo.

Lewis' party and march together against the enemy.
They were about building a breastwork at the Forks, & after leaving a proper party to take care of the wounded & the provisions there, that Colo.

Lewis could march upwards of a thousand men to join his Lordship, so that the whole when they meet will be about 2200 choice men.