present [undecipherable] allowing to the Lieu^t of Marines, the Same pay as to the other Lieutenants on board the other Frigates — With great respect I have the honor to be [Edward Living[ston] / Hon. Esq^r / Chairman of [Committee]] War Office 2^d April 1798 Sir, I have the honor to enclose the information required by the Committee agreeably to the [undecipherable: resolution?] of the House of Representatives of the 13^th January & 1^st March all with the exception of two documents which will be transmitted as soon as completed. They are referred to by the Letters N.º Y & Z. If these papers are to be printed, I should wish to have an opportunity to correct the Proofs. I have the honor to be Sir &c — [Mess^rs Sam^l & Joseph Sterrett] War Office 4^th April 1798 Gent^s Captain [undecipherable] Morriss commanding the Fort at Whetstone point near Baltimore has been directed to deliver to you, Twelve 12 Pounders — I request that you will be pleased to have them Shipped immediately to Philadelphia addressed to Captain John Barry commanding the Frigate United States. I am Gent^s with great respect [Major James [undecipherable] / [undecipherable]] War Office 4^th April 1798 Sir Be pleased to deliver to Cap^t Barry Twelve Twelve pound Shot — I am Sir