Sir:
I have Just received yours of last Night, and am sorry your Troops are not better equipped. I have every possible disposition to assist in fitting them for the field, but such is at present the State of our Country that to take the few arms that remain in the hands of the Militia from them would be extremely unadvisable.
Baron Glaubeck's Horse have but 8 days to serve, and we cannot
convey orders to them in time to render you any Service. I wish you a safe and pleasant march, and am Sir, with regard,