[undecipherable: probable reading "To James McHenry"] War Department 4^th Decem.^r 1800 Sir The Counterpart of your Contract for the Supply of Rations to the Troops in Virginia for the ensuing Year which was Executed & deposited in the War Office was with the Remainder de-stroyed by fire on the 8^th [undecipherable]. I enclose herewith a [undecipherable] which I request you to have properly executed & transmitted to me. I am &c &c