War Department 24^th July 1798 Sir, You are authorised and required, to deliver two muskets, and beyonets, to the order of Elias Boudinot Director of the Mint, who is to be accountable for the return of the same. I am Sir your obedient servant James McHenry Mr John Harris Military Store keeper Philadelphia [War Office July 24, 1798. 2 Com. Store Keeper to deliver to the order of the Director of the Mint —]