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OSL WINCHESTER TO MEIGS

Camp Defiance Mouth of the Auglaze 15th. Oct. 1812 --

Sir,

Capt. Wood Commanding a small party of spies, came into this Camp yesterday, and reports that he was detached from Urbana to Visit the Rapids &c. that he fell in with other spies who had just returned from that place; and had obtained all the information that he probably could. I therefore have directed him to return and report; deeming it un- necessary that he should proceed; as the information required, had been obtained: And being desirous too: to communicate to your Excellency, that this Army Could iummediately march, and take possession of the Rapids if, supplies of provisions &c could certainly reach us, in a few days after our arrival. Many days provisions could not be carried with us, because it is not here, neither have we the means of transportation; and it is important the corn at that place should be saved if it could be done. --

At this place a picketed Fort, with four Blockhouses, two Store houses and a House for the sick, will be finished this day. Then I shall turn my attention to building Perogues for the purpose of trans- porting heavy baggage and provisions down the river, and anxiously wait your answer with relation to supplies. I shall remain in readiness to March as soon as it is received. --

If General Harrison is at Urbana you will communicate the Contents of this letter to him; If I knew where he could be found, I should address a letter to him on the same subject. -

I have the honor to be with Great respect, Your Excellency's Obt Sevt.

Signed J Winchester J3. Genl
Cond. the N. W. Army

His Excellency
Return J. Meigs
Urbana --

Jno. H. Kroolfolk[?] A.A. Camp