As General Glover’s brigade has been detached to Rhode Island—and is intended to form a part of the Troops—which are to operate in that Quarter, I take the liberty to request, that such of the recruits of your State as have not actually marched, may proceed and join him. This will not only place them in a way of rendering immediate service; but will prevent them the trouble of a long and fatiguing march at this season. Your recruits now here will join the Massachussets Brigades—which compose a part of this Army. I have the Honor to be with the greatest respect & esteem Sir Yr Most Obedt sert