Philadelphia 6 July 1795 Sir— On Saturday last I shipped to your address the articles mentioned in the enclosed Invoice — and with them two Casks to be forwarded as early as possible to Major Durand at West Point — I will thank you to advise me of their arrival with you and the time you send forward those destined for West point — Colonel Rochfontaine set off this morning for Presqu'Isle — adieu — I am, Sir, Your Most Obed^t Servant Samuel [undecipherable] Captain Alexander Thompson [address leaf: Captⁿ Alexander Thompson, Governor's Island, State of New York] [seal]