War Department July 27 1794 Sir I have received yours of the 20^th instant. The powder forwarded to you in point of strength is equal in quality to the best ever used — It is possible some of it may not be so fine as is desireable, as average more than double London proof, although some of it is sufficiently fine grain — The Sieves you have, will separate it. — I am Sir Your very humble Servant [signature] [Major Craig] Sec^y of War