[Part of the Frederick Claim. Original given by his heirs.] War department. 4^th March 1791 Sir I have the honor to inform your excellency that the President of the United States has in pursuance of an act entitled "an act for raising and adding another regiment to the military establishment of the United States, and making further provision for the protection of the frontiers" passed the third day of March 1791, directed [strikethrough: twenty] [strikethrough: five] troops to be recruited in the State of New Hampshire— that as soon as the same shall be recruited, they are to be marched to Fort Pitt. I have the honor to be with great respect, Your Excellency's Most obedient humble Servant H Knox Sec^y of War His excellency The President of the State of New Hampshire