They dined with me yesterday, and she appeared a little dejected in consequence of an idle report of the regiment being destined for the West Indies.
Care ought to be taken to get William Potenger introduced into a quiet, well-behaved corps; the 49th would do very well, but I am not partial to Canada for a young soldier; the regiment has, however, been in it so long, that it cannot be continued many years.

Throw him into the sea rather than allow him to join a wild Irish regiment.
This country is getting very populous and rich.

Great emigration from the States; Quakers especially come in numbers, and bring with them large sums.

Assure William of my eternal esteem.
_Brigadier Brock to Sir James Craig, K.B_.
NIAGARA, February 27, 1811.
I have this day been honored by the receipt of your excellency's letter, dated the 4th instant.

The subject to which it refers has occasioned serious reflection in my mind.
If unfortunately the Indians be determined to commit acts of hostility in the spring, they are at too great a distance for us to succeed in any effort we may be disposed to make to avert so great a calamity.