Colonel Benedict Arnold to Colonel Roger Enos

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Third Carrying-Place, October 15, 1775.

DEAR SIR: I forgot to desire you to send on the yoke of oxen to Dead River as soon as can be, as I intend killing them there for the whole detachment. Your proposal in regard to Mr˙ North will be agreeable to me, if it is so to the detachment; but I am at a loss whether they will be fond of having an officer introduced, not belonging to the detachment. When we arrive at the Dead River, will determine that matter, where you will hurry as fast as possible. There I design holding a council of war, and expect particular advice from Canada.

I am, Sir, your most humble servant,

B˙ ARNOLD.

Lieutenant-Colonel Enos.