Secretary at War Recorded Treasury Department January 9th, 1795 Sir, I have the honor to transmit to you, a copy of a letter from the Commissioner of the Revenue to me, on the subject of whiskey to be purchased for the use of the Army in the present year I have therefore It has been the custom heretofore, to receive the whiskey at the Ports of Pittsburg, Whelen and Fort Washington - and as there are no places so convenient for the purpose, I would suggest the policy of reinstating the Port of Whelen - other reasons of no less moment might be urged in support of this measure. I have therefore to request that you will give the necessary directions for receiving & dispensing of the whiskey at those places, and that when you have made your arrangement you will be pleased to communicate the result of it to me. I am with great consideration Sir, Your Most Obedt. Servt. The Secretary at War