The militia, being selected from the most violent democrats, are generally inclined to invade this province--provisions are in tolerable plenty--the only complaint arises from a want of vegetables.

It is currently reported that the enemy's force is to be increased to 7,000, and that on their arrival an attack is immediately to be made.

I am convinced the militia would not keep together in their present situation without such a prospect, nor do I think the attempt can be long deferred.
Sickness prevails in some degree along the line, but principally at Black Rock.
The flank companies of the royal Newfoundland have joined me.
A sergeant and twenty-five rank and file of the Veterans arrived at the same time, whom I propose sending to Michilimakinack.
The enclosed letter from Colonel Proctor will inform your excellency of a force having been detached, under Captain Muir, for the reduction of Fort Wayne.[91] I gave orders for it previous to my leaving Amherstburg, which must have induced Colonel Proctor to proceed, upon receiving intelligence of the recommencement of hostilities, without waiting for further directions.

I regret exceedingly that this service should be undertaken contrary to your excellency's wishes; but I beg leave to assure you, that the principal object in sending a British force to Fort Wayne is with the hope of preserving the lives of the garrison.

By the last accounts, the place was invested by a numerous body of Indians, with very little prospect of being relieved.