[Address: Samuel Hodgdon Esq / 5^th Street] [Docket: William Lane / [undecipherable] / [undecipherable] a / forward per [undecipherable]] 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 maner, provided there Should be the greater Quantity of 12 18. 24 & 32^lb wanted. I would 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 your Most Humble Servant William Lane Sam^l Hodgdon Esq. [Mr Lane will deliver [undecipherable] merchant as is ordered at Rhode Island — provided he is largely employed — or has an extensive contract —] [strikethrough: 47] Double Headed Shot 35 Pounds P. Ton Cannister & Grape 37^u 10/ — Shells about 35 Pounds April 19^th 1799 William Lane