Three detachments were out in the field again with the ploughmen, and one in ambush, but did not remark any thing. An escort was also down to the river side at the Redoubt.

21st ditto. Sunday ; nothing occurred.

224 ditto. Three detachments were again out with the ploughmen, -and one in ambush as scouting. An escort was likewise sent down to the river side ; they did not see any thing.

234 ditto. Three detachments were again out with the ploughmen, but saw nothing. ~

24'h ditto. Two parties were again out in the field with the ploughmen, and I was until evening with a party in ambush, but did not perceive any thing.

25" ditto. Two escorts were again in the field with the ploughmen, and one to the river side. Nothing happened.

26th ditto. An escort was in the woods with those cutting palisades, and another party was in ambush, but saw nothing.

27th ditto. An escort was in the field with the ploughmen, and one in ambush, and another to the river side. Nothing else was done.

28th ditto. Sunday. Nothing occurred,

29 ditto. Two parties were out; one with the wood cutters, the other in ambush--but saw Sonia

30 ditto. A detachment was in the woods with those cutting palisades, and a party to the river side, and also a troop in the woods scouting ; did not see any thing. ~

81st ditto. Gerrit Abel was tried before the Valiant Court Martial for his offence committed on the 29% October and is sentenced by the Court as follows ---