War Office August 12 1796 Sir, Please to furnish Mr. Stephen Hillis with a Horse Bridle and Saddle and a pair of Pistols; he going on public Business to Knoxville in the State of Tennessee– I am SirYour obedt servantJames McHenrySecy of War Samuel Hodgdon Esqr Philada Augt 13th 1796 Received of John Harris Com. M. Store One Horse, One Bridle; One Saddle Complt; One pair Holster with Caps, One Sirsingle, One pair Saddle Bags with Lock & key, One pair Pistols, & One doz Muskt Cartridges, agreeable to the within Order Stephen Hillis