In consequence of the orders I received from you “To hold in readiness a suffecient portion of the &c.” To make said forces efficient it will be necessary to suply them with, munitions of war, which of course must be done at the expence of the . You will therefore please to give orders to the Commandants of Cohorts, <​on their application to you​> on the City Treasury for what ever amount you may think proper on the present occasion.