Pretensions to Peace and Highland Muster Across War News
The letter from Forfal’s Lough Famer notes promises of peace while troops in the north adapt to provisions. Major General Shearns retreated toward St Johns to supply garrisons Brayner, Ruther, and Blake, as Cameron and Glengarry disperse 2000 troops. News of naval actions near the Helanders and Dutch movements near Kent prompt Col. Rich to mobilize defenses around Canterbury.