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Sir,

Colony of Virginia Colonel Bouquet having Represented to me, that he has great Reason to think there are many Deserters from the 1st Battalion Royal Americans Lurking in the Province of North Carolina, I have Directed him to Send Ensign Hutchins in Search of them; And as he may, while he is on that Service, perhaps be able to pick up Some Recruits for the Battalion, I have furnished him with a Beating Order for that purpose; And must Request you will be pleased to give him all the Countenance and Assistance in your Power, not only for Apprehending and Securing the Deserters; but for Enabling him to meet with Success in the Recruiting Service

I am, with great Regard,

Sir &ca.

N.B. The Like Letter to Lt. Govr. Fauquier, Virginia.