Wheelers, Novr. 15th 1778.
Sir:
In obedience to your Excellency's official letter by Mr Amis, I immediately ordered an additional draft from the Militia belonging to my Brigade. I beg leave to inform you that they cannot possibly be equipped agreeable to orders, neither can they arrive at the General Rendezvous at the appointed time, the space for drafting
being too short. However I expect both Divisions to be on their March in a few days. I am with the most sincere respect
Novr. 23d. As no opportunity has offered to send the above, I take this to inform your Excellency that the Troops Rendezvous at Halifax this day in order to march. They are totally destitute of Tents and Kettles, also arms. I am just setting out to buy Kettles at a most exorbitant rate. The Cols. Eaton & Atherton have done every thing in their power, to expedite the march of the men, but several unforeseen difficulties have hitherto obstructed it. I hope they will be at Kingston in a few days. I am with respect