[War Department 23^d Aug^t 1799. chuse M^r Henry w^o Janus by and — as / on the Subject of Removal to Trenton —] [The Accountant of the War Department] War Department, August 20, 1799. Sir, You will be pleased to inform me what Sum will be necessary to be advanced to defray the Expences of yourself, and the Gentlemen of your Office, in the event of removing to Trenton to avoid the present epidemic Fever in philadelphia. I am, Sir, Your Obedient Servant James McHenry The Accountant of the War Department