In my Last I advised of the Enemies taken Possession of Ticonderoge and then mention’d that the Country were allarmed and would exert themselves and prehaps do Wonders. Wonders are don (God be prased) General Burgoyne and his Whol Armey Prisoners of War he and his Whol Armey to be Transported to England to tell the dolefull Tale.
The Bearer Mr. Jonathan L. Austin Son of the Honbl. Nathl. Austin Comes with the agreeable [news?]. Your Civilities to him as a Stranger will Oblige Your Dutiful Nephew and Humble Servant