As the term of Service of the Brigade of Massachusets Militia under your command will expire with this Month, it is not worth your while to march this distance to do a few days duty. I therefore desire you will return to Genl Putnam and employ your men, during their stay, in such manner as he shall direct. I imagine this must be more agreeable to them than coming so far from home at this season of the Year. I am Sir Yr most obt Servt.