I have it in Charge from Congress to transmit the enclosed Resolves relative to sundry important Subjects and to urge your Compliance therewith.

   The Mode therein recommended in order that Congress may be informed what Sums of Money have been advanced by the respective States for recruiting their Continental Battalions, and of the Expenditure of the same by the Officers, as it is the only effectual one that can be pursued, and the Measure is of the utmost Consequence to the United States, I make no Doubt you will immediately adopt both.(1) I beg Leave to refer your Attention to the Resolves, and have the Honour to be, Gentlemen, your most obed. & very hble Sert.(2)