War Department 27th Augt 1797 James McHenry

[ ] day ———-

directing the removal of the office [ ] [every one?] [as] of the Fever in Philadelphia 23d. August 1799

Sir,

      It is thought proper to remove the 

Offices, of the War Department, to the city of Trenton, on account of the fever pre- -vailing in Philadelphia. The Quarter- Master General has had my directions to provide the neccessary means of trans- -portation.

                                  I am Sir
                                  your obedient servant
                                             James McHenry

William Simmons Esqr. [Acct.] War Department.