Dr. Sir:
This will be delivered by Major Harleston, one of my Aids, whom I have desired personally to represent the situation of matters here and in Georgia, and the necessity of large and speedy reinforcements from your State; to direct their route, you will rely on what this gentleman declares, and be pleased to give him every necessary information respecting the succors which we may be assured of receiving from North Carolina, particularly as to the number of Troops, and the time when they may, with certainty, be expected; also any authentic intelligence you have of the Virginia
Forces destined hither. A knowledge of these points is essentially necessary to regulating our operations.