Norwich ー March 25th 1776
The Troops are to be Dispos'd of on Board the Transports, in the following manner ー Vizt Colo [John] Starks Regt 431. on Board the Brigt Brittania Capt Edgerton
200, Schooner Neptune, Capt King 231 ー Colo Patterson's Regt 465, on Board the Brigt Pitt Capt Geer 276, Sloop Dove, Capt Davison, 189. Colo [Charles] Webb's will Embark at New London, the disposition of that Regt which Consists of 542 men will be made at that place.
Colo [John] Greaton's Regt and Company of Artillery 483, on Board the Sloop Polly, 220. Capt Malbone, Schooner Bedford, Capt Rogers Artillery Company 52 & 76 Battalion men 128, Sloop Hope Capt Cowdrey
140-. Colo [William] Bonds Regt 500, on Board the Brigt Pitt Capt Perkins 220, Schooner Chelsea Capt-80, Sloop Polly Capt Lord 160, Schooner ー Capt Adderton 40
The Baggage of the Several Regts will be put on Board the Transports Immediately, Three Days fresh, and Three Days Salt Provisions must be Cooked for the Voyage; The Quarter Masters will draw it without Delay-it must be put on board a Small Vessell which is provided for that Purpose, and sent Down to New London this Day and Cooked there; The 5th 15th 24th & 25thRegiments will March To Morrow Morning at Seven O'Clock for New-London-Eight Seaman must be furnished by Each Regiment Immediately to assist in Navigating the Transports ー They will be allow'd the Usual Pay of Artificers in Camp beside their wages. A List of their Names must be given in.