War department August 4, 1794. Sir, Your favor of the 28 of July was duly received, containing an account of the wise and vigorous measures which you directed to suppress the illicit Privateer which was fitting out at Smithfield — The President receives with great satisfaction this information, and he has directed me to express the same to your Excellency. I am, Sir, with great esteem and respect your obedient Servant [signature] His Excellency Gov^r Henry Lee [Secretary at War Letter Aug. 4, 1794]