[Mr. James Phillips Express Rider] War Department 28^th May 1798 You will proceed with all expedition to Newcastle upon Delaware. When you will enquire for Garrett Holstincamp, a Pilot, who commands a Boat called the flying Fish of Philadelphia. Should Mr. Holstincamp not be in Newcastle, he will be found on board his Boat at the Diamond Pier. She will be known by the Danish Flag at Mast head, red with a white cross — When you have found him you will deliver to him the dispatch you are charged with directed in his Name — You will then without loss of time proceed to with expedition to Lewis Town with, and there deliver as directed the other despatch you are charged with — you will receive Instructions for Mr. Hodgden Agent for the Quarter Master General respecting relief of Horses — P.S. If Capt. Dale is at New Castle or nearest so that the dispatches can be delivered to him, you will proceed to Lewis Town — you will also lose no time, in returning with [such] as her Commander may charge you with, for the Secretary of War —