Now I have all the images. The first image is an archival "Illegible Text" placeholder card, not original document content. I'll transcribe pages 2–5, which contain the handwritten text. [undecipherable] (85) 1798 [undecipherable] [803?] Queries proposed by the Commander in Chief To Majors Gen. Hamilton & Pinckney Is an Invasion of the United States, by France, to be apprehended whilst that Power continues at War with Great Britain? — 2° In case such an Invasion should take place, what part of the United States, in their opinion, is most likely to be first attacked? — 3 Is it probable that the French will, in the way of Exchange, or by other means, become possessed [strikethrough: undecipherable] of Louisiana? — 4 In case of such an event, what, probably, would be the consequences, as they relate to the United States? — What measures would be best to counteract them? — And can those measures be carried into effect [underline: promptly], by the Commander in chief of the Armies? — or must they be previously submitted to the War Office? — [undecipherable], it will be perceived, presupposes a [force in] existence. — 5 What can be done to supply our present deficiency of Engineers? — From whence, and by what means are they to be obtained? — Should a French man be employed at any rate? — 6 Would not Riflemen, in place of Light Infantry, be eligible as a component part of each Regiment? — and in that case, would Ferguson Rifles claim a preference? — [264] 7 Under the idea that each grand division of the U. States is to furnish four Regiments of the augmented force; — and each State, according to the Census, the population, or medium between the [two] is to raise its proportion; — how many pieces — each (its extent being considered) and where, are to be assigned as rendezvous during their respective Service? — At what place ought the general rendezvous in each State to be fixed, during the said period? — And at what place, or places, in the U. States, ought the augmented force to assemble? — If at more than one place, how many there, and the number at each? — 8^th Of how many pieces of Ordnance, — of what sorts, — and of what Caliber, ought the Park Artillery to consist, independently of what is attached to Brigades, or Regiments? — And how many ought each of these to have? — 9^th Would it be advisable (after an adequate force is recruited) to withdraw the Troops now at present occupy the Posts on our Northern and Western Frontiers, & replace them with recruited Corps? — 10 Of how many Ranks do the French form their line of Battle generally? — Do they make much use of [undecipherable: Pikes?] — And would it be [undecipherable: eligible?] to arm part of our Soldiers [with them?] — [undecipherable] the Nation with which we [undecipherable: expect?] to contend? — And Pinckney may, from personal observation, be enabled to solve these questions. — [265?] Queries relative to [strikethrough: matter] Matters, [undecipherable] considerations and [undecipherable] is now [undecipherable] managing more systematically than formerly; — the rules, regulations, and distinctions in which, may give a tone to measures which may prevail hereafter. — 1 Of the clothing of the Regiments, and the fashion of that clothing; — with distinctions between one Regiment and another are not already ordered by the proper authority, and in track of execution — What had they best be? — 2° Would not cotton or [undecipherable] flannel be advisable for shirting, and linings for the Soldiery? — 3° What had best be the distinctions in dress, — in the badges — and other peculiarities; between the Commander in Chief and his suit, and the Major Generals & their Aids? — Between the latter, & the Brigadiers & theirs? — And betw. these again & the Regimental Officers? — Also [266] among the Regimental Officers themselves, — [undecipherable] commissioned or non-commissioned? — And whether the Staff (not in the line of the Army) of the different Departments — both Commissioned & Warrant Officers, ought not to be designated by their dress, or some appropriate mark, or badge? — and in every case, [undecipherable] compelled to wear them, as well for the purpose of denoting the Corps to which they belong, as a means by which irregularities, rioting and improper conduct may be discovered with more ease. — 4^th As there has been many objections to, and remarks made upon, the Black Cockade, (being that of Great Britain) might not something be devised by way of appendage thereto to distinguish it from that of any other Nation? — I have seen, and it appeared to have no bad effect, a small Eagle (of Pewter, tin, & in some instances Silver) fixed by way of Button in the center of a rose Cockade; — which was not only very distinguishable, but somewhat characteristic. — The sooner these queries are taken into consideration and opinions given on them [the] more agreeable [undecipherable]. Philadelphia 10^th November 1798 G Washington