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Albany, August 10, 1775.
SIR: The first division of the York Troops are arrived, but without powder; by accident it is in my power to
I am, Sir, with great respect, your most obedient servant,
RICHARD MONTGOMERY.
General Montgomery to New-York Congress
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furnish them. I beg that powder may be sent at the rate of a quarter of a pound per man, for the Troops destined for this route. As it is very improper they should march to Ticonderoga without it, I have been obliged to supply this division from a small reserve I had made for Tryon County, out of that which lately arrived from Philadelphia.