Gentlemen

By a Letter recd by the Post from Mr S[amuel] Chase we are directed immediately to send up to the Head of Elk & Charles Town all the Craft that can be got in order to assist in bringing down the public Stores, the Sick &c which are to be removed from Philada & are requested to transmit you the Same Requisition wh doubt not you will readily comply with, We are with much Respect Gentln [&c.]

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