Execution of the Bond of Mr. Harris

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[War Office — 22 November 1796 Covering Instructions] [349] War Office, Nov. 12 1796 Sir. I transmit you enclosed your instructions, as also those for M^r Harris the Storekeeper of military supplies. M^r. Harris will please to have the bond required of him for the faithful performance of his duties, executed conformably to his instructions, and transmitted to me, to be lodged in this office. I am Sir, respectfully; Your ob^t Ser^t James McHenry Samuel Hodgdon Esq^r Superintendant of Military Stores.

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Enclosed are instructions for Hodgdon and for Mr. Harris the Storekeeper of Military Supplies. Harris should have the bond required of him for the faithful performance of his duties executed according to his instructions. It then should be sent to the War Office to be lodged there.