[Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24. 1894. B.F.O.401810.] War Department June 14^th 1794. Sir: Appearances on the upper parts of the Ohio require that there should be forwarded immediately to Pittsburg — One hundred barrels of Powder, seventy five of which to be Musket, and rifle Powder. Twenty Tons of Lead. Five hundred Muskets, and Bayonets, and Cartridge boxes. Ten thousand Flints. You will therefore please to commence the transportation of these articles immediately. I am, Sir, your humble Servant. In the absence of the Secretary of War — [signed] [undecipherable: probable reading] g Jun^r. Harder. Samuel Hodgdon Esq^r