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Wilmington 24th Novr. 1755

Sir, 

Shoud have sent you long ere now the number of Troopers undr. my Command, but my indisposition for Two Months past prevented me. I muster'd them twice & the greatest number that appear'd were Sixteen, Not One of which was Accouter'd According to law, I cann't fine them, as they are all willing to purchase the Acoutriments fit for a Gentn. Trooper but Such is not to befound here, [Shall] [are] Number of Swords, & belts & Carboynes I meet with that is for Sale I intend to purchase, I am with Esteem

Your Excellencys

Most Obedt. humb. Servt.

Willm. Mackenzie

P.S. Accot. of the arms that appear'd in the field. Vizt.

6 pair pistols

2 Broad Swords & Belts

8 Cutlasses

They promis'd faithfully [torn]ter provided [torn]