[Docket, upper right: William Lane / 19^th April / [undecipherable] with a / [undecipherable] per shor —] Samuel Hodgdon Esq^r 5^th Street Hampers Wharf the 19^th of April 1799 — Dear Sir In Answer to the Query made by you yesterday respecting the terms on which I would Engage to furnish the United States with all the Cannon Bale that may be wanted from 3 to 32^lb Each. made in the best manner, provided there Should be the greater Quantity of 12 18. 24 & 32^lb wanted. I will undertake them all at 25 pounds p. Ton & if — Necessary will deliver at least 25 tons a Week (after a few weeks Notice) — As there was nothing mentioned respecting doubleheaded Shot Cannister & grape — I have Inclosed you a Small Bill or memorandum of the Same — and Remains as always. with = = Esteem yoir Mot Humble Srvant William Lane Sam^l Hodgdon Esq^r [Mr Lane will deliver such hardware as is ordered at Rhode Island — provided he is largely employed — or has an extensive contract — 4H] Double Headed Shot 35 Pounds Per Ton Cannister & Grape 37" 10/ — Shells about 35 Pounds April 19^th 1799 William Lane