War Offfice 24th May 1796 War department Samuel Hodgdon Esq [circled: 155] [stamped: Received from State Dep’t. Nov. 24, 1894. R.P.O. 401310] War Office May 24. 1796 Sir, I have handed your letter of this date to the Secretary. He says it will answer if the Vessel that takes the forge will sail on Thursday or Friday.
I am Sir your obed Servt Nn Jones Samuel Hodgdon Esq