You will move your Legion from their present Cantonment, by the directest route to Pines Bridge or the nearest convenient place for forage on this side the Croton—Calculating your distances, & making your stages in such a manner as that you will arrive at the point of destination; on Saturday the 31st Inst. without failure—You will send notice to me of your arrival, & receive farther Instructions.

Some previous arrangements respecting Forage may be necessary on your route, to prevent inconveniencies & irregularities—I shall rely on your attention to have the march conducted in the most military & soldierlike Manner, and I am Sir with great regard.