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 &c This sir is my directions from the secretary, on the subject of which I am ready to attend you at any moment you may please to appoint — J. Frances Boguer [Joshua Humphreys / from 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 cheerfully execute any you may please to send [by] 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 go through Havre de Grace take a few of [undecipherable] Ments and direct some trusty person to [take] charge of them and direct them to be fastened to the proper [undecipherable] for Shipping over [undecipherable]. I am Y^r Friend — [undecipherable] To Joshua Humphreys [Frances Boguer]