War Department Philadelphia March 26, 1794 Sir I enclose you the copy of a letter to the Governor of the State of Connecticut but as it is probable he may be at Norwich, I pray you to put it into the hands of the senior Officer of the militia of New haven present, in order that it may be acted upon instantly if the national interests should require the measure I am Sir with Respect Your obedient servant H Knox Sec^y of War To the collector of the Port of New haven Connecticut [War Department Rec^d from Henry Knox Off^e Encloses A letter Directed to the March 1794] [seal] To the Collector or Officer of the Customs at New Haven — Connecticut H. G[undecipherable]