Dear Sir Baltimore Evans Tavern Thursday 12 O'Clock I have just now arrived here by order of the Secretary at War to consult with you and capt Truxtun " on the best Method &c" This sir is my directions from the Secretary, on the subject of which I am ready to attend you [strikethrough: at] any moment you may please to appoint — Josiah Frances Roquer [Joshua Humphreys / from Josiah Frances / with his Answer / July 25 - 1797] Naval Yards July 25 1797 Dear Sir I take post to morrow at 9 o'clock for Baltimore if you have any commands, I shall chearfully execute any you may please to send [undecipherable] within the power of my abilities I am with the Respect Joshua Humphreys Dear Sir After wishing you a pleasant [undecipherable] I must request you will of you [undecipherable] through [undecipherable] take a [undecipherable] [undecipherable] Mouths and direct some [undecipherable] person to [undecipherable] of them and direct them to be [undecipherable] to the proper [undecipherable] for Shipping [undecipherable] I am [undecipherable] Friend — [undecipherable signature] To Joshua Humphreys [from Frances Roquer]