Lieut. Monvel to Prove the Cannon at Hughes's Furnace

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[Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24, 1794. R.P.O. 401810] Department of War, Nov^r 21, 1794 Sir, The Secretary of War has appointed Lieutenant Monvel to prove the Cannon casting at Hughes's Furnace, Mount [underline: Pleasant], in the State of Maryland — He is directed to repair thither without delay. The Secretary requests that you will have transported to that place the following quantity of ammunition for the above purpose, viz: 2500 Weight of Cannon Powder 75 Iron ball. 32 pounders [strikethrough: 210 d^o. d^o. 24 pounders] and deliver the same in charge of Lieut Monvel who will be directed to go by water from hence to Christiana Bridge, and from thence by land carriage — The Secretary requests that you will make arrangements with M^r Monvel relatively to the transportation, and also to furnish him with such other Articles from the military Stores department as may be necessary to accomplish this business. I am Sir, with respect, Your obedient Servant, [undecipherable] Sekt. Samuel Hodgdon Esq^r

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Lieutenant Monvel has been appointed to prove the cannon casting at Hughes's Furnace at Mount Pleasant, Maryland. To do so, he will need cannon powder and iron balls for 32-pounders and 24-pounders. He will go by water to Christiana Bridge and from there he will travel by land carriage. Hodgdon must provide his transportation and the articles he will need to accomplish his business.