[Received from State Dep^t. Nov 24, 1794. R.P.O.401810.] October 18. 1794. Dear Sir, I beg leave to enclose you the copy of a letter just received from M^r Coxe the Commissioner of the Revenue, and to refer you to a line a wrote you, in the absence of the Secretary of War, on the 3 instant, on the same Subject — With esteem and respect, Your ob^t Serv^t: Jo. Stagg Jun^r Samuel Hodgdon Esq^r --- [Copy] Moount Pleasant 15 October 1794 Sir, It will soon be demonstrated how far the Cecil Co. can give satisfaction on the contract which they have already made, when this is known, I will write to you fully in answer to your letter of the 9. instant. M^r D. Rancy cannot be conveniently spared before he compleats five or Six Guns — I am with respect Y^r most ob^t Servant signed. Samuel Hughes P.S. The Powder and Shot for proving ought to be here next week. This Eagles will be wanted on Monday or Tuesday next. — Inch C[undecipherable] 5:0