Head Quarters, Middlebrook, February 14, 1779.
Dear Sir: I received your letter of the 28th. Ultimo with its inclosure containing the final determination of the friendly Indians. The order for your ammunition has been sent forward from Philadelphia under cover to yourself; and I would suppose it come to hand before this time.
The general orders of the 7th. 9th., and 12th. Inst. which accompany this, will point out the steps which are to be taken for reinlisting the soldiers for the war; and for removing some disorders in the pay master's regimental accounts.
If the money which Mr. Reed 70 has on hand, should be insufficient for the present expences of the department, and the purpose of reinlisting he will draw for more; But the enlisting service should not be checked on any consideration. I am &c. 71
[Note:Thomas Reed, Assistant Paymaster General. ]
[Note:The draft is in the writing of James McHenry. ]