the Naval Committee of 21 ulto: that you would pay the amount of the draft for $3.000. in Philadelphia to the order of the house of Joseph Anthony &c. The balance of the 24,000 dollars, I repeat the request, that you make subject to my order in Baltimore. I have also to solicit that you would forward me a copy of the Estimate, made by Major Toussard. I am very respectfully, Sir, your mo obed Servant Rob^t Gilmor Hon^ble James Mc Henry Esq^r Chairman of the Secretary at War Trenton. Naval Committee War Department 15^th October 1798 Sir Agreeably to the request contained in your letter of the 6^th instant, the amount of your draught has been transmitted to the house of Joseph Anthony & Company. With respect to authorising the payment of the balance of the sum appropriated, in Baltimore, I shall write to you again. I have also in compliance with your request, enclosed you a copy of the report and estimate of Major Toussard. I am Sir, with much respect, your most obed Servant, James Mc Henry Robert Gilmor Esq^r Chairman of the Naval Committee Baltimore.