Sir

As you will receive directions by this Oppertunity, to proceed forthwith, with the Corps under your Command to the Island of Saint John,

and as upon your Arrival there, The Company Raised by Mr. CALLBECK, will be no longer Necessary for the defence of that place, you will therefore direct them, to be Discharged Accordingly with Every mark of respect, and attention due to them for their services, during the time, they were Embodied.

I am

Your most Obedient
humble Servant
H. CLINTON

(a Copy)
Major HIERLIHY
Commandg. Indept. Companies
on Spanish River, Cape Breton

Great Britain, Public Record Office, Colonial Office, Class 226, Volume 7, folio 106.

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