Philadelphia 8 November 1800 Sir— The Hides called for are for covering Ammunition— they must not be curried— whole hides of the largest kind of [underline: russet] colour, and [underline: stuffed] as the work-men in that business term it, is most suitable for the purpose, and of course such are required— I am Sir, Your Most Obedient Servant [signature] [Marginal note, left:] The tubs ordered to be the same size as those received and equally good.— ? Israel Whelen— [Docket on verso:] [undecipherable] November / Respecting the hides / for Detroit & Niagara [Large paraph]