Sir,
In Obediance to an Order from your Honble Board I have purchased a quantity of Mens shoes for the Army, and have now by me two hundred and twenty pair. Please let me know by return Express whether you will have them sent to Halifax for the use of the Army now there or keep them by me until future orders.
Mr Jones tells me it would be proper to purchase a quantity of Leather Britches. As Britches was not mentioned in the Articles your Board gave me Orders to purchase shall be glad to know whether I shall purchase any or not.