Letter from General Bellows to Meshech Weare

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Walpole, July 30, 1776.

SIR: Lieutenant Sargents hath returned from Crown Point, in order to collect some soldiers who deserted at the time when Major Butterfield resigned himself and men to our foes, and also to obtain a copy of the muster rolls for the four companies which I mustered. As the soldiers can draw no pay until the rolls are exhibited to the Paymaster, I desire you would send the copies by Mr˙ Trott, because Sargents must return as soon as possible.

I am, your humble servant, JOHN BELLOWS.