Upon Colo. Malcoms arrival at West Point, you are to join your Brigade, now upon its march to Providence. As the Colo. Commandant has his orders you need not come down here, but go directly across the Country. There is the greatest necessity for the Speedy arrival of these Troops at Providince and therefore, if you find your Baggage any incumbrance, leave it to come on under a small Guard of Men who may perhaps be fatigued by the march. I am Sir Yr most obt Servt