[Keepers Office Nov 12, 1799 2 Muskets to L. Jno. & C. Phry & Major Craig, 1799 Delivered Septr] Sir— Philadelphia 12 November 99 You will be pleased to deliver the Quarter Master General Two Muskets of the best Charleville construction, to be used as Patterns for Muskets about to be fabricated for the use of the United States at, or in the vicinity of Pittsburgh — Let them be packed up carefully in a Box to be purposely made for their security while transporting — They are to be addressed to Major Israel Craig, who will be informed to whose order they are to be delivered — your Most Obedient Servant Samuel Hodgdon M^r John Harris