Pittsburg 12. August 1796. Sir In my letter of the 5^th instant I enclosed M^r Ernest's statement of the instructions under which he as Contractor purchased a Quantity of Flour which he has now on hand — M^r Ernest is very importunate to deliver the flour which he says is now at the Risque of the U.S. I wait with impatience for Instructions from you respecting this business. I am Sir, your ob. Serv. J.C. Hon. James M^cHenry Sec'y at war.