From numerous applications by the frontier Inhabitants in the County of Washington, Especially in that part of the County where the famlies were killed last fall, I found it necessary early in the Spring to Order on duty about twenty men and to Continue from time to time nearly that number. As there has been no provision made for Victualing our Militia when in Actual service I have been Obliged to make myself liable for the greatest part of Victualing Expended in that way and in some Instances have been Under the necessity of advancing Cash. I therefore hope your Honble Board will make such provision as may be necessary for Supplying the Militia that may be Called into Actual service in future as well as for paying the Supplies already made. I have the Honor to be with the Highest Respect your Excellencys most Obedient and Verry Humble servant