Feb: 2. 1797. Sir. Captain Elliott, who commands at Mud Island Fort, has informed the Secretary of War, that there is no Flag for the garrison; and has offered to make one, if materials are furnished. He sends us a return of the quantity of Bunting* necessary. But previous to giving an order, please to let me know if you have a sufficient supply in store, and whether it will be most adviseable to accept of Elliott's offer, or have the flag made here. He says he understands the business, having made several for our Western forts. Yours respectfully [signed] Stagg jun M^r Harris. *Bunting — 110 yds — Red. 80 d^o — white. 50. d^o — blue 1 lb thread. 5 yds White Linen fine. } It will be 15 yds in the fly, and 9½ in the hoist. If you have any dispatches for Knoxville or Tellico, to morrow we send for post. [Docket: War Office / February 2^d 1797 / Bunting for a Flag for Mud Island Fort] [Address panel: M^r John Harris.]