War department, 1^st April 1791 Sir, I request that you would immediately make the necessary enquiries for the purchase of the articles contained in the enclosed list. As the public will pay for the articles on delivery it will be justly expected that the price shall be at the lowest rate. Two lists to be made, one of each, but deposited in the list and to be filed with his [undecipherable] the cavalry and to be lodged in this office — upon which decision will be made whether it would be best to advertise for a public contract for the said articles. I am Sir, Your humble Servant [undecipherable: Knox?] [undecipherable] of War Samuel [undecipherable] Esq^r.