Sir

I have this Moment received General Lee's Command to Join him with five hundred Men of my Regiment at New York. I propose setting out to Morrow Morning with about half that Number, and Now send Orders for the remainder to follow me from Brunswick & Amboy. we have as yet received No powder. I was obliged to Borrow for the two last Excursions, and will now try to do the best we can on this Occasion. I am [&c.]