Sir: The having made <of this > of this having m[a]de a demand of me, for a suitable portion of the to protect the rights of the citizens, and carry the ordinances of said into full effect, your are hereby directed and required, to hold in readiness, such portions of the <said> , which you have the honor to command, as may be necessary to compel obedience to the ordinances of said , and secure the peace of the citizens, and call them out, if occasion require, without further notice.
With due regard I have the honor to be your obt sevt.