Sir

Agreeable to Coll. Christr Lippits request, have taken up Capt [Nicholas] Websters Sloop [John Wilkes] into the Service of This State, to transport the Tents, and other necessarys, for the use of his Regiment, which are now on their march to New York. ー and desires. I would send them to your care at New London, to be forwarded immediately to Coll. Lippit agreeable thereto ー inclos'd you have Capt Nicholas Webstars receipt for 90 Tents. 15 Marquee Tents. 80 wooden Canteens 40 Knapsacks. 9 dozen Cod lines & 30 Tent Poles, all which youll please to receive & forward. ー if you should judge it necessary, for Capt Webstar to proceed to New Haven, he will do it, and deliver the Goods, agreeable to your Orders. ー I remain With esteem and regard [&c.]