Major William North Inspr. to the Troops in Service New York War Office [Docket] Letter from Gen Knox Oct 3d 1785 [Marginal note] Letter from Baron Steuben [Marginal note on other side - indecipherable] War Office October 3d. 1785 Sir I have directed Captain Hamtramcks Company at West Point to be in readiness to march by the 10th: Instant, but as it has only one Officer the march may be delayed a few days in hopes that Lt: Colonel Fish will be able to add at least one more Officer - You will please to inspect muster and organize this Company - It is of importance both with regard to the Public Interest and the good of the Men, that Captain Hamtramcks Company should march in such season, as to be able to arrive at Fort McIntosh previously to the setting in of Winter - If therefore Colonel Fish should be unable to furnish another Officer to this Company, and there should be a sufficiency of Men, you will incorporate a Subaltern Officer from the Connecticut Quota and so many Men as may be necessary to complete Captain Hamtramcks Company to the establishment. I should hope that every Arrangement might be made and the Company marched by the 15th: Instant, agreably to the orders I have given to Lieutt: Colonel Fish for that purpose. The experiences I have had of your punctuality and assiduity in- -duces me to rely with perfect confidence, that you will perform every thing in your department to facilitate the departure of this Company. I am Sir Your very Hble Servant HKnox Major Wm North Inspector to the Troops in Service