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in the Battle aburning thus? with the lifeforming? of heaven he had little to fear in the prosecution of so hand a lark while he has men of unshaken stability to assist him we are informed that Lt. McCalley expired at gollock this morning whose misfortune is much lamented--- the gen by examining his Stores finds they were but little more than half as large as had ben represented to him. He expressed the strong desire to proceed on an expedition which had cost the Continent so much already he earnestly wishes that the soldiers would be content with half a pound of beef and the same quantity of flour. unclear Day by which means he could be able to Compleat the task he had embarked upon in flattering terms he exemplified the immortal honour he would gain to themselves un so truly vertious an example he also promised upon his honour that should they comply with his request they should be amply rewarded for all differences at our return. Each Regiment was drawn up separately and the unclear request made known to them which request was followed by three cheers through the whole Army. Tuesday 31st Day we proceed on our march at 8 o clock, we halt at one near the town of Conowahallow? which was small and compact while we were refreshing our selves the town was Burned when by appearance had ben an asylum for tories we discover some large fields of corn on the opposite side of the river which we leave till we return we have leave the river and march 7 miles mostly on a plain where we scamper? in a square and feed our battle and horses in it. We have a cold evening and night