Rendezvous for the recruits being raised by the Executive of Pennsylvania

Informs Morris of the place of rendezvous for the recruits being raised by the Executive of Pennsylvania and recommends that temporary contracts be put in place to supply them with provisions. [Jos. Carleton to Robert Morris] War Office, August 18th, 1784 Sir, I do myself the honor to inform you that the Officers [?] appointed by the Executive of Pennsylvania, have Orders from their Commanding Officer to proceed immediately on the recruiting [business?], who has made Choice of Philadelphia and Lancaster as the fittest place for the Rendezvous of the Recruits. As Provisions will be immediately wanted for their Support, I beg leave to suggest the expediency of temporary Contracts being formed at these [Posts?] for the Supply of the Troops as they are enlisted. I have the Honor to be, Sir, your most obedt Servant, [Signed] Jos. Carleton [Directed] Hon'ble Robert Morris