Sir. Williams jun^r of Sandusky writes to Gen^l Williams [dated 16 Feb^y 1796] "It is a matter of doubt at Detroit whether the posts will be delivered or not, and it is expected that if his majesty of Great Britain should prove successful or make a final peace with France that it will be the means of holding their possessions — This is a private business unknown to many — The government & merchants I am informed buying all the flour and grain they can get from the inhabitants of Detroit. It is now at the rate of 5 & 8 doll. per hundred — it is I suppose to distress the American troops when they go there. but I hope it will not be in their power." Fort Defiance William Vansflow writes to Gen^l Wilk. 2 March 96. "The British has prohibited any flour or corn being brought from Detroit or its vicinity. They have taken near 2000 bl of flour belonging to M^r M^c Dougall on acct at that place, and a quantity belonging to a M^r Folts most of which was taken a few days since about 18 miles on this side of fort Miamis, under a supposition it was for this garrison