I have received your circular letter of the 5th. Inst. respecting expeneturs which I shall communicate to the officers. I arrived at my Quarters here the 13th. Inst. Major Louis Tousard left here the 14 for New York; also informs me he has given you information respecting the delay of Capt. Littlefield and Company.

The Stores wanted is not arrived ⟨as yet⟩; nor the winter clothing which is very much wanted. The Barracks at Salem, I shall be able to have repaired for the sum specified.

Sir I wish you to give direction for a Genl. Court Martial, to set at this place for the trial of such prisoners as shall be brought before the Court.

Sir I have the honor to be with the greatest respect your humble Servant.