[33] M^r John Harris Sir War Office April 12^th 1798. Be pleased to deliver to Lieutenant Charles Stewart 12 Rounds of 12 pounders for the Frigate United States. — Sam^l Hodgdon Esq^re. Sir War Office 12^th April 1798. I have inclosed an Order on Finch Francis Esquire to deliver you the Provisions intended for the Frigate Constellation which I request you will be pleased to take order to have transported to that Ship as Soon as may be. — By the last account from Captain Truxtun it appears that the Constellation was at anchor at the mouth of the Patapco in his way to the Potomac whither he intends to proceed with the first favorable wind. — I am &c. M^r John Harris Sir War Office 7^th April 1798. Be pleased to deliver to the Surveyor a Sufficient quantity of Iron and Lead Grape Shot for filling the Canisters for the Frigates United States Constitution and Constellation. —