"I forgot to tell you that your Bros Accos from New York were 'That the American Affairs were in a very bad way, Ld. Cornwallis's Army in the Jerseys being Superior to General Washington's, that Carlton had pass'd the Lakes and that the provincials had but 1,500 Men at Ticonderoga who intended to Abandon that place and retire below Albany to make a stand there, that the New England people were determined not to leave their own Country. 8,000 recruits were Arrd. at the Hook ? when he came away the 28th May. The forces were embarking but their destination not known, some thought that their object was to join Carlton's Army and attack the New England Governments others that Philadelphia was the destined palce to attack, whilst a third talk'd of Chesapeake Bay.  The Officers and Soldiers were in high Spirits and many talk'd of the Wars being at an End in 6 weeks, others thought this Campaign would do it..." Lord Drummond in his last letter desires to be kindly remembered to you and asks where you are what you are doing. I wrote without telling him either.