War Department. March 28 1794 Sir. The bearer Major Rivardi is the gentleman whom the President of the United States has appointed for the purpose of fortifying Baltimore, Alexandria, and Norfolk. The circumstances of the latter part being considered as the most pressing, the Engineer will at present make but a short stay at Baltimore, or Alexandria– He is directed to furnish your excellency with a copy of his instructions. I have the honor to be Sir, with great respect Your most ___, Henry Knox

His excellency The Governor of Virginia