The cry of, want of Provisions comes to me from all Quarters—Genl Maxwell writes word that his Men are starving1—Genl Johnston, of Maryland, yesterday informed me that his people coud draw none—this difficulty I understands prevails also at Chatham! What Sir is the meaning of this? & why were you so desirous of excluding others from this business when you are unable to accomplish it yourself? Consider, I beseech you, the consequences of this neglect, and exert yourself to remove the evil & Complaints which cannot be less fatal to the Army, than disagreeable to Sir Yr Very H: Servt