Sir

We have been honored with your favor of the 21st Inst, and are very sorry to learn the apprehensions you express that the progress of the army may be impeded, if not disappointed, for the want of Tentsー

The fact is that all the Tents we had; and all the materials that could be procured, have been made up into Tents & forwarded with part of our own troops; and Genl [Philip] Schuyler has undoubtedly 'ere now disposed of them, as circumstances, or the necessity of the service may require. We can only add on that subject that we shall procure materials for more Tents by every means in our power, and send them up to General Schuyler as soon as possible, but we see no probability of being able to provide at any rate a sufficient number for the N[orthern] Army ー If therefore materials can be collected in any due season in your [Government] it will promote the general service to give the necessary orders for that purpose without delay ー The precautions about the Pork, which you permitted Mr Van Rensselaer to purchase, may be a wise one, but unless proper orders are lodged at the different landings to which it may be carted, the purpose for which it is wanted may be in a great measure defeatedー

Permit us therefore to request the favor of you to give such directions, as you shall judge necessary to prevent such inconveniences and disappointmentsー

We have the honour to remain [&c.]