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| − | Springfield June 14 1800 Sir I have in several instances disposed of 'undecipherable' Iron & in one instance only of refuse Barrells Bayonets &c &c after having them apprized by Coll Orr & Doc<sup>r</sup> Febis-- <s>for Cart</s>, the proceeds of which I has been carried to the credit of the United States --feeling myself authorized in the sale of then last Articles by a clause in your letter to the Superindendant which he shewed me--In future Sir I wish for your particular instructions in disposing of these refuse articles, not feeling myself <s>authorized </s> warranted to proceed further without them--I am convinced it is better for the United States to sell them for what they will fetch, then encumber the Stores with them | + | Springfield June 14 1800 Sir I have in several instances disposed of 'undecipherable' Iron & in one instance only of refuse Barrells Bayonets &c &c after having them apprized by Coll Orr & Doc<sup>r</sup> Febis-- <s>for Cart</s>, the proceeds of which I has been carried to the credit of the United States --feeling myself authorized in the sale of then last Articles by a clause in your letter to the Superindendant which he shewed me--In future Sir I wish for your particular instructions in disposing of these refuse articles, not feeling myself <s>authorized </s> warranted to proceed further without them--I am convinced it is better for the United States to sell them for what they will fetch, then encumber the Stores with them I am Sir your Most Ob<sup>t</sup> Ser<sup>t</sup> J Williams Sam<sup>l</sup> Hodgdon Esq<sup>r</sup> |
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