Gentn

From Advises received we are apprehensive that before this time you must have had an attack from the Ships of Warr belonging to the Ministerial Troops, our anxiety and feelings for the sufferings of our distressed Brethren are almost beyond Expression We have therefore dispatched an Express to know whether you would wish the assistance of a Battalion from the middle District of this County if you should and will procure an Order for one from the Council of Safety, we are of opinion that out of the three Battalions which we have the Honour to command one might be soon exceedingly well equipped with good Arms (Bayonets excepted) fit for the field, we hope to have a full state of your scituation by the return of the Express which we expect as soon as possible We are Gentn with great Regard [&c.]

C. Beatty

Jas Johnson

B. Johnson