[State of Rhode Island &c.] Providence June 23^th 179[8] Sir, In Pursuance of the inclosed Resolution of the general Assembly, passed at the Session in June instant, I take the Liberty to request a Loan, from the United States to this State, of One Thousand Stands of Small Arms, and Three Pair of Brass Field Pieces, of the Size of Nine and Twelve Pounders, together with Ammunition, Carriages, and [strikethrough: the appurtenances] necessary to accompany the same; and also, that one or more armed Vessels may be directed to cruise near the Coast of this State. I am with due Respect Your most obt Servant, A. Fenner James Mc^c Henry Esq. Secretary at War [Verso: address panel reads "James Mc Henry Esq / Sec.y of War"; docket notation on right side illegible; postal endorsement at bottom reads "C Providence May 3, 179[8]" and "Aaron &c"]