Sir I take the Liberty to remind You of the Necessity of forwarding without the least Delay the Naval Stores which I did Myself the Honor to request of You in my former Letters.

A heavy rain has fallen within these two Days & broke up Hudson's River as far down as Halfmoon, a few Warm Days I hope will clear the river of Ice in all Its Extent.ー

Please to order up ten Set of Pump Boxes; I fear It will be impossible to find Clothing at this Place for Colo: V. Schaick's Regiment, I wish therefore that what can be procured may be sent up the soonest possible.ー

I am, Sir with Esteem & Respect [&c.]

Albany March 6th, 1776