[2j] West Point 24 Nov^r 1781 — 7 Captain Strang Juniors Left this to instruct and draw Mund for the 21— the Hifles & Ranges was first agreeable to yours of 17 — there is too men left here, eight Privates from the Connecticut and two men from the New York Troops — Major Day thought it best not to take but eight Jars of Peaches as they are not of an equal good may with they received by the New York Troops — Enclosed is a return of Clothing In hand belonging to the Connecticut Troops, also a return to Compleat the eight men that is here — as the Passage of the River will be Uncertain long the Qua Mas determines what Clothing will be Necessary for the Recruits he intend to halt here — I will thank you for a pointed explanation to that part of your Letter at dated 15 Ult. Respecting the Sales to Officers, that is, within they must pay the money immediately, or draw An Order on the Pay Master Gen. I have drew the latter for three Officers of the Connecticut Troops who have taken Rations there at twenty Shillings each — Please to send me word how many waggon Covers Shall be put to New York — I am Sir &c Honorable Major Gen Hines Secretary at War William Paine Dep^t Com^y Mil Stor^s