Mint of the U^s. The Director of the Mint respectfully informs Major Hodgson, that the Mint is in absolute need of a Block of Timber of such Dimensions, as cannot easily be had, by which means the publick Business is delayed — The Bearer informs the Director that there is one, that appears to be useless, belonging to the War Department that would suit the Mint precisely — If it could be had, it would save much Trouble, and the Value of it would be immediately paid — The Director would be obliged to Major Hodgson to examine into this Matter, and if possible let the Bearer have it, for the use of the Mint — Wednesday 10 Aug — [Docket, verso: [undecipherable] from the Director of the Mint Aug 10 1796 [undecipherable] a Block of Timber] Major Hodgson Absent