Genl.

Dear Sir

In obedience to an order from Lieut. Genl. Smith “to hold in readiness such portion of the Nauvoo Legion as may be necesary to compel obedience to the ordinances of the and secure the peace of the citizens” I hereby direct you to order out the most efficient Regiment under your command, completely armed and equiped for duty you will order them out for parade this day at 3 o’clock afternoon for the purpose of receiving a proper supply of ammunition, which will of course be provided at the expence of the . On the Col. applying by your order, to the Mayor, or Marshal of the for city funds which as soon as obtained he will use in buying powder & lead with, and distribute the same amongst the soldiers of his Regt. (They ought to have about 20 rounds each).

The said Regt. will act in obedience to the orders of the Mayor or the Marshal of .