Shortly afterwards the manager of the Great Western Railway notified me that the cars were ready for transport.
The 13th Battalion, say 265 of all ranks, embarked at 9.30 a.m., and proceeded by way of Paris to Dunnville, taking up the York and Caledonia Companies (Captains Davis and Jackson), who reported 95 of all ranks.
On arrival at Dunnville, where we expected to remain during the night, we were met by the Reeve of the town, who provided the men with billets, and I reported our arrival to Col.

Peacocke by telegraph.

We were at dinner when I received the following telegram: BY TELEGRAPH FROM CLIFTON, June 1st.
_To Commander Hamilton Volunteers, Dunnville:_ Go on to Port Colborne at once.
(Signed) G.PEACOCKE.
A few minutes sufficed to see all on the cars (which had been retained at Dunnville for orders) en route for our destination, which we reached at about 11 o'clock p.m.We found the Queen's Own of Toronto had preceded us during the afternoon (say 480 of all ranks).

The Queen's Own had secured all the billets, and the command with me endeavored to settle themselves as best they could in the cars for the night.
During the night, at my request, Major Skinner endeavored to secure a bread ration for the men: Some biscuits and bread were obtained, and that officer reported to me that the baker would prepare a batch of bread to be ready at 3 a.m.of the 2nd June.
I may now mention that, being the senior officer present, the entire command of the force at Port Colborne devolved on me.

About midnight I received the following despatch by telegraph: By TELEGRAPH PROM CHIPPAWA, 2nd June, 1866.
_To Officer Commanding at Port Colborne:_ I have sent Captain Akers to communicate with you.