[Colonel Anderson — 1^st April 1797 Rec Hillman 14—] [Received from State Dep^t Nov. 24 [undecipherable] S.P.O.4018.9] [41] [Address:] Col. Samuel [undecipherable] Water Street [undecipherable] Dear Sir Lancaster April 12, 1797 Finding myself very [undecipherable: much] at a loss in the purchase of wheat to determine whether our dispute with France will end in any thing Serious or not, I have thought it best to collect [undecipherable] conformation possible on the Subject, and as I know you possess the means of information, I Shall be much Oblig'd by your oppinion whether an Embargo will take place on the meeting of Congress, or not, the general oppinion Seems to be that it will, will you do me the favor to give me your Sentiments on this Subject by the return of Post. any thing throwing light on this matter will be a particular favor conferd on your Sincere friend y^rs [undecipherable] to make Places for the Phil^a Market last week Alexr Anderson