1788-12-02 (static/transcriptions/1788/12/071.jpg)

Yet Deft was justified in refusing it to him by the powers which he possd by Resol of GG & Col 9 Mar 1778, when Leslie was appointed to the Comd – by which he is empowered to nom such psons for the Regul of the Depots of provisions supplies of Stores & provision of Drat & C Cattle as the Service may req

& the Lrs 13 May 1782 & 10 Apr 1782.

These orders wod justify the Defr in taking away such