Dear Sir: I this Morning received your Favour of the 13th. Inst. with it's Inclosures, conveying Intelligence of the melancholy Situation of our Affairs in Canada, and am not without my Fears, I confess, that the Prospect we had of possessing that Country, of so much Importance in the present Controversy, is almost over, or at least, that it will be effected with much more Difficulty, and Effusion of Blood than were necessary, had our Exertions been timely applied. However we must not despair. A manly and spirited Opposition, can only ensure Success, and prevent the Enemy from improving the Advantage they have obtained.

    I have forwarded the Letters to Congress, and their Answer to you and the Honble Commissioners, I will transmit you, as soon as they come to Hand.

    I am fully sensible that this unfortunate Event has greatly deranged your Schemes, and will involve you in Difficulties only to be obviated by your Zeal and Assiduity, which I am well satisfied will not be wanting in this or any other Instance, where the Good of your Country require them.

    Notwithstanding the most diligent Pains, but a small Part of the Nails you wrote for, is yet collected, nor will there be a Possibility of getting half the Quantity. The Quarter Master expects that they will be here to Day, when they will be instantly forwarded with the five Ton of Lead. I am, etc.

    P.S. The Nails are embarked 27½ Casks. You have the acct. and Quality inclosed, with Thos. Warner's Receipt, and also for 5 Tons of Lead.