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Sir In Obedience to General Arnolds Orders to me I do herewith deliver You a Lis of Articles wanted for the public Service, which I cannot procure at this Place. Copies of these Lists are sent by me to Genl Schuyler & also to Mr Jacobus Van Zandt at Poughkeepsie, But I have Reason to think that very few of the Articles wanted can be furnished from Poughkeepsie. Blocks may perhaps be sent, You will be informed by the Gentlemen having the Direction of Building the Frigates there, what Articles we are to expect from them & & Govern Yourself Accordingly. GeneralArnold informs the Cordage & sail Cloth can be had in Connecticut. ー