Pittsburg 16^th February 1798 [P S] On the 12^th instant 2 iron 24 Pound Cannon were delivered to me previous to which a small number of 24 lb. Shot has arrived together with a number of 8 inch Shells the very great expense of transporting these weighty Articles from Phil^a to this place induced me to endeavor to ascertain the rate that such castings can be procured in the vicinity of this place and find that Shot &Shells can be obtained at this place on a short notice, at 5 cents per lb which is at least 2 cents per lb less than transportation from Phil^a I am Sir Your most Obe. Servant Hon. James McHenry Sec'y of War. Philadelphia