understand
to appoint a superintendent of the armoury
to be established at Harpers Ferry
recommend Col. John Bull
person well qualified
lands adjoining
national armoury
very general acquaintance
much respected in that neighborhood
acquainted with mechanics
particularly in the erection of mills & water works
much engaged therein
advanced in life
exceeding active
possesses a strong mind
happy in a commanding and at the same time an engaging influence
now disengaged from any particular concerns that might interfere
not to forget mentioning his former pubic services
active in the Revolutionary War
in constructing & supervising the work at Mud Island Fort and Red Bank
in the militia corps
attachment to the public cause
immediate readiness
honor'd in commentating any letter to him.