Colo. Crocketts Battalion is now rendezvousing at the Barracks in Albemarle from whence it is to proceed to join Colo. Clarke as soon as the season will admit them to march. I therefore refer to your consideration whether measures should not be immediately taken for furnishing them with Clothing, Blankets &c. Arms Ammunition and other necessaries to last them through the summer, as also for Colo. Clarkes own Battalion, as it is possible they may go on duty to such a distance as that supplies from time to time cannot be sent them. After recommending this to your immediate attention, I have the honor of Subscribing myself Sir Your mo. Obt. Servt.,

Necessaries said to be requisite for each Battalion.
60 falling Axes. 8 Broad Do. 18 Mattocks. 18 Augers.
12 Drawing knives. 8 Froes. 4 X Cut Saws. Nails. Gimblets.
80 camp kettles of 2 Gallons—Crockets Battalion has orders for 170 Rifles from Colo. Matthews, who has about as many more. Flints will be wanting.
Cannon in the Illinois.
1 Brass 6 pounder mounted on a travelling carriage & compleat.

4 double fortified Iron 4 pounders		destitute of every necessary
11 Swivels of different sizes

Ball &c. Should be sent for the 6 & 4 lbrs. & Swivels