As to what is in my power I have done, and shall continue it, viz', to see that tlie Regiment be well armed & equipped agreeable to the act of Assembly also duly exercised, & warned to hold themselves in readiness to march against the Enemy at a moments notice but unless we have a proper number of woodrangers continually scouring the Woods, together with some of our best Indians (whom I beleive may be got for pay) to give us intelligence of the enemys approach, our numbers be them ever so well armed, and provided will avail but little, for as they live so scattered it will require three or four days notice at least to muster any considerable number of them together. Our safety depends greatly on haveing. early Intelligence so that we may be able to guard against a surprise.

I find your Honour was to send a Lieut Coll". Commission to M'". John Ranslear of Green Bush, and another to Major Glen, as soon as I hear they have received them, I shall comply with your orders. M"". Glen refused the same Commission five or six years ago, so that I dont know whether he will accept of one now.

Your Honour is pleased to order that I should consult them gentlemen in the choice of officers, which I shall as far as is consistent with my Duty, and the good of the service & w*^out the least regard to Party Divisions. I can assure you Sir, that I never made use of any such means, as is evident by the many Vacancys now in the Regiment, which 1 believe your Honour ii