That the Officers of the 3rd North Carolina Regiment, commanded by Lieut. Colonel Mebane, repair to North Carolina with the men of that Regiment whose times are unexpired. That the Commanding Officer, on his Arrival in that State, apply to the Government thereof for directions as to filling up the Regiment, either with men engaged on the Continental Establishment, or with Drafts from the Militia, or in such other way as the Government
of the said State shall deem proper. That, on the Regiment being so filled up, Col. Mebane immediately proceed therewith to the Southern army & put himself under the orders of the commanding General thereof.