[Pages 1 and 2 are wholly or in part illegible. The collection notes that a better copy of the document could not be located, nor could legibility be enhanced electronically.] [undecipherable] War Department March [undecipherable] Sir I have [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] the Second Regiment of Infantry to repair with his Company to Reading in the State of Pennsylvania — You will be pleased therefore to proceed to Reading so as to be there before the 25. instant, by which time it is expected Captain Shoemaker will arrive — You will report yourself to him and remain subject to his orders. I am Sir Your obedient Servant James McHenry En[sign] [undecipherable] M Pike[undecipherable: s?]