[from Gen^l Knox Rec^d 29^th May 1792] War department 23 May 1792 Sir I have received your letter of the 21 instant enclosing a Return of your Recruits — I am sorry your success has been no greater and pray you to use your utmost exertions to complete your company. I approve of every severity to deserters which is authorized by Law — and also of your discharging from the Service the Men who appeared to be so incorrigible — I am Sir Your humble Servant Knox Sec^y of War Cap^t Bezaleel Howe