You might make your headquarters at the village of Saline; there are no other troops within thirty miles of it.

On arriving there you will make inquiries as to the supplies to be obtained within a circle of fifteen miles round.

Fortunately I have a good supply of tents, and any men for whom you cannot find quarters in the villages can be placed under canvas.

You can draw as much wine as you require for three months' rations from the stores here, and two months' rations of flour.

I will direct the intendants to take up carts for the transport of the supplies you take from here.