Geo. Cadwalader, May 9, 1801

Magsor: I inelose report from Capt. T. H. Neill, U.S. Army, that Colonel Lyle’s muskets are entirely unserviceable. Captain Neill is now inspecting the arms of Colonel Lewis’ regiment, and will then in- “632 OPERATIONS IN M. D., PA.. VA, AND W. V. A. (Cua. Ix.

spect the muskets issued to the regiments under Colonel Morehead and

~Colonel Gray. Iam under the impression that it will be found that

the muskets issued to Colonel Morehead’s regiment are better than the others. Those of Colonel Lewis’ and Colonel Gray’s command are, I think, defective, I would respectfully suggest that other arms should be issued forthwith to the two companies of Colonel Gray’s regiment, under orders for Forts Mifflin and Delaware. Jnapsacks and cartridgeboxes are very much wanted.

I have to report that there seems to be no prospect of obtaining clothing for the three regiments which have last been mustered into the service, commanded by Colonel Ballier, Colonel Gray, and Colonel Owen, unless it can be procured from the United States and charged to the State of Pennsylvania. No arms have been issued to the regiments of Colonel Ballier and Colonel Owen. It appears that the regiments here are now entirely neglected by the State authorities, who are sending everything to the regiments in the interior. This could readily be corrected by public opinion if it was generally known, but it is inexpedient to have such information communicated to our enemies. The present condition of these regiments is very unsatisfactory and demoralizing to their command.

very respectfully, yours, :