The Duke de Lauzun will set out for New Port, by day break to morrow Morning. His Excellency requests therefore that you will not fail to have as good a Horse as you can procure ready for the Duke by that time at Fish Kill Landing, and also a person with another Horse to attend upon him and bring back the former, As the Duke proposes exchanging Horses at Storms’s or the next stage beyond where he shall be able to do it. If you shall not be able to procure very good Horses (which the General wishes) you will be pleased to provide the best you can, punctually by the time, and send the enclosed Note instantly to Major Keese—(otherwise destroy it). The urgency of the service as well as Civility require attention to the Matter; and I will thank you to be informed by the bearer what may be depended upon that there may be no misapprehension or delay. I am Sir Your Most Obedt Hble Servant