[War Office 7 October 1797. No. 9 — clothing to be sent to Carlisle — to L^t John Steel — Orders of [undecipherable]] [Samuel Hodgdon Esq^r War Office] War Office October 7. 1797 Sir, Be pleased to have forwarded to Lieutenant John Steele at Carlisle fifteen complete suits of Infantry Clothing. In case no Knapsacks, Canteens, Arms or Accoutrements have been furnished him, and I cannot find by the books that you have been requested to send him any, pray have thirty of each conveyed to him as soon as may be, as the Secretary is anxious to have his Recruits marched to the Westward immediately — I am Sir with great Respect Your obed^t servant H[undecipherable] By Order Samuel Hodgdon Esq^r