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Colo [William] Richmond with his Regiment consisting of 400 men, with 54 Whale Boats arrived some days since at New London. I have ordered him and Lieut Colo [Henry Beekman] Livingston with their men, the Whale Boats and 1200 Tons of small craft to come to me at this place without delay. They are designed for the Long Island expedition with Colo [William] McIntosh at Fairfield. They may be hourly expected ー I could wish General Clinton Brigadier General of the Militia in the State of New York might be sent, to take upon him the conduct of this expedition, if he can be spared, and also to be informed whether Your Excellency would think proper to give any different orders respecting itー