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Sir:

I arrived here about two hours ago with Majors Davidson and Eaton from Head Quarters, in low state of health, each of us, (and

thirteen men convalescent,) ordered to North Carolina to receive and regiment such Troops as the State have ordered. I some time since dispatched Major Nelson, of the sixth, and thirteen officers of that Regiment to be aided, (if in their power,) in collecting the men to the Rendezvous of the District, as you may have ordered them, and to inform you immediately on their arrival that such instructions as you had given they might be acquainted of.

Be pleased, Sir, if any instructions or order for any mode of proceeding, to inform me by the first of August, by which time I hope to be in Warren County.

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