A Declaration and Remonstrance - 18
9thly. WE cannot but observe with sorrow that Fort Augusta which has been very expensive to this Province, has afforded us but little assistance, during this or the last War. The Men that were stationed at that Place neither helped our distressed Inhabitants to save their Crops, nor did they attack our Enemies in their Towns, or patrole on our Frontiers. We humbly request, that proper Measures may be taken to make that Garrison more serviceable to us in our Distress, if it can be done.
N.B. WE are far from intending any Reflection against the Commanding Officer stationed at Augusta, as we presume his Conduct was always directed by those from whom he received his Orders.
SIGNED on Behalf of ourselves, and by Appointment of a Great Number of the Frontier Inhabitants.
MATTHEW SMITH,
JAMES GIBSON.
February 13th, 1764.
FINIS.
