War Office, Nov^r 25, 1797. Sir, I have received your letter of yesterday. I consider all expences that have accrued, under orders from the dep^t of War, respecting M^r Blount, and that have or may be paid from this Department, as solely included in the "contingent expences of the War Department." I am, Sir, respectfully, your Obedient Servant James McHenry Samuel Sitgreaves Esq^r [War Office] [Nov^r 25. 1797] Samuel Sitgreaves Esq^r Congress