Head Quarters, August 1, 1779.
Dr. Sir: I have just received your favor, with Captain Hopkins's intelligence. You will be pleased to inform him that I have no objection to the horses being purchased for the use of the regiment. I am, etc.
Ps. Be pleased to forward the letter to Genl. Howe. 42
[Note:In the writing of Richard Kidder Meade, ]
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