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the necessary measures in receiving your communications.

I have complained to the Post Master General of the [undecipherable] & requested him to provide another

We have no essential information about recruits since my last; I have written to all the recruiting Officers urging them in the highest degree to complete their complements.

Two of Ashetons deserters have been taken this day - indeed there are five apprehended and in Goal - I will give you the list you have sent to the Constables - who for the sake of the reward like to hunt deserters - By the time of Eatons company arriving from Vermont, I expect at least twenty deserters will be apprehended - Major Butler has secured several at Carlile.


The Sixteen legionary howitzers were forwarded on the 17. Ultimo - there has been a defect in the Contractor for the Shells which will soon be remedied Three pound balls will suit them.

Three Chests of medicines have also been forwarded for the troops on the upper part of the Ohio - the Invoices will be transmitted the next post -

I have the honor to be

with great esteem

Your most obed. Servant

H Knox SecyofWar