Department of War Accountants Office November 12^th 1799 Sir The Secretary of War has issued a Warrant in your favor for Two thousand Dollars, To enable you to make the necessary advances to the Contractors, for the manufacturing & delivery of Cartouch Boxes & Shoes for the Army of the United States,— the above sum you will receive from Sam.^l Meredith Esq.^r Treasurer, on your forwarding the necessary rec^t holding yourself accountable— I am Sir Your very Obed.^t Serv.^t [Signature] Jeremiah Wadsworth Esq.^re Hartford— Connecticut [Lees]