W.O. 6th. June 1782

Sir,

I am to signify to you the K's. P. that you go give directions that the Clothing of the 17th. Regt. Of Light Dragoons under Y. C. for the present Year may be provided and packed in readiness for Shipping by the 10th. July next.

Tonnage and Convoy for the same will be furnished by Govern-

ment.

I have the honor &c.

THOS. TOWNSHEND

Honble

Lieut. General Gage

Colonel of the 17th. Regt.

of (Light) Dragoons

Like Letters of same date to the Colonels of the following Corps, Vizt.

3d. Regt. of Foot

7th.

14th.

17th.

19th.

22d.

23d.

27th.

28th.

30th.

33d.

35th.

37th.

38th.

40th.

42d.

43d.

54th. 55th. 57th. 60th. 63d. 64th. 69th. 71st. 74th. 76th. 79th. 80th. 82d. 84th. 99th.

SOURCE: Great Britain, Public Record Office, War Office, Class 4, Volume 117, Page 397.