In consequence of a Letter this minute received from Colo. Bland1 who is conducting the march of the Convention troops and whose Van would be at Sharon last night, I am under the necessity of detaching a part of the pensylvania Brigades to escort them from thence to the North River. This detachment with the several guards furnished by ’em, leaves this pass almost destitute of Men. I therefore request that you will order One of the Connecticut Brigades to move as soon as possible to this Camp, that it may be secure against every possible accident. As the Brigade will only remain here while the Convention troops are moving to & passing the North River and will then return, you will order no more baggage to be brought with it than can be possibly helped. I am Dr sir &c.