Philadelphia July 7. 1794. Dear Sir I pray your attention to forward the en-closed letters as directed by some safe conveyance. They are answers to some propositions for improvements in Artillery. Although I conceive no imputation ought to be made against the writers as we are in peace with great Britain, and hope so to remain, yet as it is possible that some suspicions may be excited at the offer to us of the proposed improvements, it may be well to put the letters in a train of being certainly delivered into the hands of the persons to whom they are addressed, without going through the post Office. with perfect respect for you and M^rs Pinkney, to whom I pray you to present my compliments I am Dear Sir Your Sincere friend and humble Servant [signature] [His Excellency Tho^s Pinkney Esq^t]