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Philadelphia Feb. 18th 1784

Sir

As soon as convenient (the sooner the better) I wish you and M.<up>r Bedford to go to the Ordinance Yard, and value all the Buildings there, belonging to the Public also what each is worth per Year should they be rented--for the expense attending the valuation you will call on your humble servant

[right indent] S.H

W. James Pearson