Contrary winds, heavy rains, disappointments of vessels, and every inconvenience for which we had no remedy, have been, from the day of my arrival, combined against our embarkation.
My anxiety for the supplies of the army has brought me to this place, in order that I might satisfy myself as to the quantity on hand, and the means of forwarding them.
I am extremely anxious to have the men properly armed, for which purpose the Capt. Edgar who will Commd them goes with this letter to Hd Qrs to receive your Excellency's further directions
