See Durrett MSS.

in "Papers Relating to Louisville, Ky."] Clark at the Falls.
Here Clark received news of the alliance with France, which he hoped would render easier his task of winning over the habitants of the Illinois.

He was also joined by a few daring Kentuckians, including Kenton, and by the only Holston company that had yet arrived.

He now disclosed to his men the real object of his expedition.

The Kentuckians, and those who had come down the river with him, hailed the adventure with eager enthusiasm, pledged him their hearty support, and followed him with staunch and unflinching loyalty.