Those of the 100th have been two years in wear, and are so far expended, that they will become wholly unserviceable before next winter.

I know of no other alternative but supplying others at the charge of the men, which opinion I have given to Lieut.-Colonel Murray, who applied to me on the subject.
The messes have been all along abundantly provided.

Indeed, the soldiers in this country live in a perfect state of luxury unknown any where else.
The non-commissioned officers and privates acknowledge to have received every thing which is their due in respect to pay and clothing.

One man claims a part of his bounty, which, he says, has been withheld.

A regimental court martial has already decided against him, but the business shall again be investigated by a garrison court martial.
Lieut.-Colonel Murray has reported to me, that there are several men in his regiment who claim bounty, but as only one complained at the inspection, the remainder must be satisfied that he is doing his utmost to recover what is actually their due.
The hospital is in as complete order as the house which has been hired for that purpose can admit.