Orders for Lt. Bissell

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[Capt. Edw. Millers letter March 17^th 1797] Middletown March 17^th 1797 Sir By instructions Received from the Secretary of War, dated the 8^th Inst. I am directed, to Order you, to take command of all the Recruits at this Rendezvouse, except a Srjeant, two Music, and my Waiter, and to proceed as soon as posable, with the detachment, by water carrage, to West Point on Hudson River, in the State of New York. On your Arrival there you will please to Report your self to the War Office. The Contractor will furnish, as usual, the necessary supply of provision &c. and the me ans of Transportation. I am Sir your Obedient Hum^l. Serv^t. L. Daniel Byfull Edward Miller Cap^t 2^nd Reg^t. 2^nd [undecipherable]

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Lt. Bissell is ordered to take command of all the recruits at Middletown--except a sergeant, two musicians, and Miller's waiter--and proceed by water carriage to West Point on the Hudson River in New York. Upon arrival, Bissell is to report to the War Office where the contractor will furnish the necessary supply of provisions and transportation.