If the Enemy are not too strong at the Swamp a Party of ]50 Men should be detached to the nearest Indian Town which is Candowsa on the E Branch of Susquehauah, distant 14 Miles from the W. side of the Swamp.

Or if the Enemy have not taken Post in the Swamp, the Forces may divide themselves into three Bodies to attack the Indian Towns. Candowsa, Solocka and Matchasaung. After which a Body may be sent to attack Owegy & Osewingo and the other Indian Towns towards Shamokin.

The New York & the Jersey Forces that march from Cashuetmik to the Swamp, besides cariying 10 days Prov^ : each Man, should have a Horse to every 5 Men, which will supply them with 14 days Provisions more.

The Troops that march from Gnadenhutten should do the like & be furnished with Horses -- 1 to every 5 Men.

The Horses must carry besides : Oats sufF^. to serve them as long as they will be on the Service : & Men must be sent to return with them.

SIR W^ JOHNSON TO THE BOARD OF TRADE.

Fort Johnson, 28th May 1756.

My Lords,

My last Letter to Your Lordships bore date the 6 March, therewith I had the honour to transmit a Copy of my Proceedings in Indian Affairs from the time of my arrival from Lake George to that date.

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I have since received Mr. Secretary Pownals Letter bearing date the 2 Dec'" w^^ Your Lordships did me the honour to direct him to write me.