War department Sept 25 1794 Sir I have received a letter from the commissioner of the Revenue, dated 22 Inst^t of which the enclosed is a copy — Will you be pleased to appoint some suitable person at New York, to inspect the Iron ball, which are to be delivered there by M^r Faesch of New Jersey on [undecipherable] Account? and let me know the Inspector's Name. With respect and Esteem, I am Sir, Your Obed Servant [undecipherable: Stagg?] Jun^r Samuel Hodgdon Esq^r [Received from State Dep^t. Nov. 24, 180[undecipherable]. R.P.O. 401810.]