Sir:—
This to acquaint your Excellency that I am by order of Col. John Williams, to continue in this State as a recruiting officer for the 5th Battalion: and his orders to me was to apply to you for recruiting instructions and money, which Capt. Stedman will receive for me, as I am at present not able to ride to Newbern.
Sir, I verily believe that, if you should send me the money, and immediately, I can recruit a good many men. I have lately recruited six men without having a farthing of the public's money.