I have just received the inclosed. The Detatchments on the lines are very uneasy in their present situation, the Croton being very low and consequently fordable in many places. They conceive it highly inexpedient to remain in their present Situation, and from my own knowledge of that Country, think it very unsafe to lay more than twenty four hours in any one place. Some instructions relative to them will be very acceptable. I am Your Excellency’s Most obt Servant