R.C. Nicholas to [Wilson Cary Nicholas?], writing from Fort George, discusses the military situation at [Lake Ontario?] and the fact that the Americans are still on the defensive hoping to win possession of the Lake; a detachment went out under the command of Lt. Colonel [Boerstler?] and was defeated about eight miles above Queenston during the Battle of Beaver Dams. Believes a lot of the sickness in camp resulted from a lack of medical and hospital stores. "The hardships and privations are many, the chance of honors very few." He also hopes that the government will not have Coles succeed Colonel Parker in the Command of the 12th Regiment., 1813 June 29

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