Yours of the 26th Ultimo inclosing a Letter to Lt. Thomas Porter, I never received until yesterday, being from Home when it arrived.

I saw Mr Porter the Day he lost his trunk which was broken open a few miles below this He informed me that He was going on to recruit in Vermont, I think He told me Bennington would be the place of his residence while he remained in that State, I have therefore directed your Letter to that place & shall forward it by the mail to morrow—

I am with Esteem your Obt. Hum. Servt