War Department May 3. 1794 Sir If a man takes an oath as an inspector, not to pass a pair of shoes, nor a hat inferior to the pattern, and afterwards passes those articles of inferior quality, then the inference goes directly to an impeachment of his morality and religion besides being subjected to the laws of his country— It is presumed the contractors understand their business, and know at what they can afford their articles. If their avarice outruns their judgment, and the people of this city, under bid those of other places, who is responsible for the consequences but themselves? I confess myself astonished at the complaints of General Wayne, and nothing shews the propriety more of dismissing the accommodating inspector than General Wayne's representations. The present also must