Philad.^a January 12, 1784 Upon receipt of this, you will proceed to French Creek where is a Magazine belonging to the public; your business when there received is with the utmost attention to [undecipherable: superintend] it, and thereby prevent loss either by accident or design, for this purpose you will obtain quarters as contiguous to the Magazine as possible, and every morning, noon and evening you will go to it, and know that it is in safety — for this service your wages shall be eight Spanish Mill'd Dollars per Month — as often as necessary you will inform me, the State of your charge, especially if any attempt by breaking in or otherwise is discovered — you shall promptly receive your pay as it becomes due — S. H. M^r. Clark —