[No. 35 47] [for Genl] W. D. Sept^r 10 1800 Sir I have apprised you of the great inconveniences are experienced for want of a proper Hospital at or near Newbern, especially when Seamen arrive there with contagious disorders. The agent is much concerned [undecipherable] without just cause, as the fund arising from the duty on Seamen's Wages, is altogether inadequate to the erection of Hospitals — as New Bern is likely to continue a principal Military & Naval Station, it has occurred to me, that buildings may [strikethrough: probably] conveniently be erected on the public Lands, which would accommodate both Seamen & Soldiers. I submit the subject to your consideration & request if you approve of the measure, that measures be immediately taken for erecting the buildings this Season. I have the honor [Left margin notation: The Navy] [verso:] [The Secretary of War The Secretary of the Navy [signature]]