War department December 2^d 179[undecipherable] Sir, The Militia of the State of New Jersey having been directed to deliver up all their Ordnance Arms Military Stores and Accoutrements and other articles of public property at Trenton you will please to direct your Agent at that place to receive and take charge of the same and make report to you of the number of the articles, from what Corps received and the Condition they are in — The Knapsacks Canteens and all Clothing in the possession of Individuals are to be considered as their property and not demandable of them — If there is no Agent at that place at present, please to appoint one immediately — I am Sir Your humble Servant — [signature] Samuel Hodgdon Esq^r [D...re]