as appropriated to the particular defense of Baltimore. It appears proper, however, that every expence necessary to the execution of the projected works, not comprehended in either, [undecipherable] the tides, and your engagement ought to be reimbursed to the Committee by this account [undecipherable]. For all such expences therefore, the Committee will be duly reimbursed upon exhibiting vouchers to [undecipherable] them to the Accountant of this Department. I am Sir Robert Gilmor Esq^r & A.L. With Respect Your obedient Serv^t sgd James McHenry Sir, War Department 17^th April 1799 The enclosed is left open for the information of the Marine Committee of Baltimore. After you have submitted it to the gentlemen of the Committee, you will be pleased to have it delivered to M^r Foncin to whom it is addressed. I am Sir M^r Rob^t Gilmor & AL with respect Your obedient Serv^t sgd James McHenry War Department 17^th April 1799 Sir, I have received your letter of the 15^th instant. The imperfections you represent, and the whole of the observations you make upon the proposed plan for a new fort at the Patapsco Point near Baltimore, appear to me to merit serious attention. It is also my wish, that whatever may be undertaken shall answer the intentions of Government, and afford effectual protection to the harbor of Baltimore. As however, a certain plan has been agreed upon by the Naval Committee, and they have engaged to complete the works accordingly for a stipulated sum, it will be proper if any alterations are found to be [undecipherable]