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of the boat. In the mean time they were assailed and overpowered by a body of the enemy which had rallied-- but they were not taken until they had covered themselves with glory by performing prodigies of valor--- Smythe is considered as disgraced by his own troops. Strange reports are current here of his being a fugitive in his own camp--- Vermont is safe for two years more-- The whole Representation in Congress is republican. The minister of France I understand has put on some airs, since the Emperor his master entered Moscow. I am dear Governor most respectfully your friend etc Wm H Crawford