I had the honor of receiving your Excellency’s letter respecting the filling up this States Regiment, which I have laid before the General Assembly of this State, who have requested me to inform you, that should the War continue to be carryed on with such Vigor as to make it necessary they will be ready at all times to use their utmost exertions to comply with your request. I am very respectfully your Excellency’s obedient & very Humble Servt