War department, July 12^th 1794. Sir. The bearer hereof [undecipherable: James?] [undecipherable: Towne?], a soldier belonging to Captain [undecipherable: Niblan's?] company is lately returned from captivity with the [undecipherable] and is now [undecipherable: desirous?] to join the army— The [undecipherable: Secretary?] of War requests that you will furnish him with any spare clothing in store, so as to make him decent and comfortable and that he be also furnished with a horse [undecipherable: saddle?] and bridle, and pair of [undecipherable: pistols?], in order that he may go on to Pittsburg in company with [undecipherable] [undecipherable: Mentges?] and Reynolds the [undecipherable: Scout?], and [undecipherable: serve?] as an additional [undecipherable] Respectfully Yours — [undecipherable signature] [undecipherable] Esq: [Has Capt Rice Sent you the Return?.] [Endorsement on cover, upper right]: War Office 19 July / [undecipherable] demands / Clothing demands [undecipherable: Commissioners?] [undecipherable: Communications?]