[Received from State Dep't, Nov. 3 1911, R.P.O.101810.] War department, May 7^th 1792. Sir The Secretary of War requests that your will immediately purchase for the Service of the United States, two strong, able bodied, cheap horses most of the first rate — and two common Saddles & bridles — Before you contract for them it will be well for you to call at the office and let us know the price — Your [undecipherable] [undecipherable signature] M^r W^m Knox — [Address leaf notation: Letter from the War off^ce May 7^th 1792 to purchase two horses & two saddles & bridles] [Address: M^r W^m Knox]