The Sec^y at War Navy Department Sir 2^d October 1797 The Brig Scammel of 14 Guns is at New York, and shall be employed in convoying the Vessels by which you may ship your Guns to Fort Adams. But I fear She has not room to carry the article herself— of this however, I will make enquiry may be able to inform you the result in in 4 or 5 days. tho I am so strongly [strikethrough: convinced] impressed with the Belief that she will not be able to carry the article. that I think you may begin to make arrangements for another Vessel— I have the Honor to be Sir Yr obed^t