A Sudden occasion obliges me to set out this Morning for Weatherfield--I have directed, as you will see by the Orders of this day, Major General St Clair, to take the general command during my absence, or ’till the arrival of a superior Officer at the Army--Your reports consequently will be made to him--if during my absence it should so happen, that his Junior & your Senior Officer should arrive at the Posts below (now under your direction), you will deliver this letter over for his government. I am Sr Your Most Obedt Hble Servant