Sir, War Office 18^th January 1798 Be pleased to deliver to Lieut.^t John Mullowny for the Frigate United States Twenty five paper cartridges; one Powder-horn, Pick and priming wire; one Rammer and Sponge; also one Worm and Ladle proper for 24 pounders— and in addition to the above you will be pleased supply him with Fifty five pounds of cannon powder and Twenty Sticks of Portfire and am Sir your Ob.^t Ser.^t James McHenry Samuel Hodgdon [M^r John Harris] [Endorsement: War Office Jan^y 18. 1798 — Sundries to be delivered — Mullowny for the purpose of Scaling the Guns for the Frigate United States — M^r John [undecipherable] — No attachment]