The members of the assembly from that part of the country are particularly anxious that some works may be thrown up as a rallying point and place of security for stores, &c, in the vicinity of Johnstown.

I shall request Colonel M'Donnell to examine, on his return, the ground which those gentlemen recommend as best suited for that purpose.

Being immediately opposite Ozwegatchie, some precaution of the sort is indispensable, were it only to preserve a free communication between the two provinces.

I have been made to expect the able assistance of Captain Marlow.

Should he be still at Quebec, have the goodness to direct his attention, on his way up, to that quarter.