The Regiment is now Twelve Miles on its March to Eastown—Colonel Spencer is arrived and will take Command there—Major Pawling does not Serve—he came to our Quarters a few days ago, but the face of the Arrangement determin’d him to adhere to his resignation—the Desbanded Officers are Also left us this morning—which is a real loss to the Service—The Men of the Regiment are unhappy by thus being taken from Officers whom they loved, and in a body have petitiond me to request your Excellency that if nothing else can happen to th[e]ir wishes, they may be drafted to the regiments of their respective States—I hope I do not offend your Excellency by complying with my promise. I expect to reach Eastown on Tuesday. With respect I am Your Excellencys Most obedt Servt