War Department 8^th Sep^t 798 Sir You have been appointed a member of a general Court Martial to act at the city of Trenton on tuesday the 11^th of this instant for the trial of Captain Thomas Lewis of the 3^rd regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States As the gentleman appointed Judge advocate pro hac has not forwarded notices to the War Office for transmission to the members of the Court, I am induced, to prevent delay, to request your attendance at the time and place of holding the court I am with respect James McHenry [Captⁿ Sam^t Vance]