Sir I herewith inclose you a return of Cap^t John Smith's Company he being in the Country Recruiting I would beg leave to inform you that the Cloathing & Armpouds have not yet arrived I would also suggest to you our Wishes for Arms & Accoutriment that we might instruct them in disipline and keep them in better subjection that we possibly can at present I have the Honor to be October 29^th 1791 — with Sentiments of Esteem Yours Most H^ble Serv^t B. Howe — [Henry Knox Esq^r Sec^y of War Philadelphia —] [B. Howe 29^th October 1791. Requesting Cloathing from B. Howe]