[New Milfd Apr. 16. 99] — Uriah Tracy — 5 bls mrg s[undecipherable] [Hon^ble James McHenry Sec^t at War Phila^da —] My Dear Sir 2 Litchfield 15^th April 1799 Thomas Farmer of Bethlem in Litchfield County will make a good Lieut^t I think, & this is the opinion of all who know him — another I can not at present recommend. — as to the niche you mention — for Major De — I could wish to know, if you mean still to keep the geographical location, if so — I cannot say for any more than Ensign Wells — he lived near me, & his place can probably be filled with ease. — please to let me know as to the Maj^r & others, whether the vacancies are be filled locally or not. I hear nothing from you yet of the Officers for two of the 24 Reg^t are they not now to be Commission^d? — By this time it is devoutly to be wished, a number of the Northampton Insurgents are spend beyond the capacity of another Insurrection. — Please to hand the inclosed to Mr. Lee — and believe me with great respect y^r. Obed^t Serv^t Uriah Tracy Hon^ble J. McHenry —