[Col Sargent, from Gen^t Knox.] [Private] 17^th May 1792 My dear Sir I wrote to General Wilkinson the 3^d of April to have all the powder at Fort Washington proved with a 5 ¾ inch Howitzer or Mortar, and 24 pound Shot, according to the mode you must be well acquainted. It is of importance to me personally that this experiment be made, as Colonel Darke has raised clamors about the powder of the last year. I would request therefore that you would attend this examination and certify upon with the quality I am Sir well esteem... Your most obed^t Serv^t HK Colonel Winthrop Sargent Adjutant General.