In consequence of your orders to me, directed to form a Company of Light Infantry out of my Battalion agreeable to the Commander in Chiefs Orders, I have comply’d with the same, and Appointed Capt. James SHAW Ensigns, REID and JOUETT to command the Company, the Company being now form’d wait further Orders.

I have the Honour to be with respect
Your most Obedient & Most
humble servant
Jos. BARTON Lt. Col.
Commdnt. 1st B. N.J.V.

August 21st 1780

Capt. McKENZIE

University of Michigan, William L. Clements Library, Sir Henry Clinton Papers, Volume 118, item 8.

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