[3010] Basil [undecipherable: probable reading Nore] "Receiv'd Jan'y 14^th 1801 of William [undecipherable: probable reading Simmons] Accountant of Warrant N^o [undecipherable] for two thousand five hundred dollars on account of [undecipherable] & [undecipherable]'s Contract for the manufacture & delivery of Cannon for the use of the United States, dated May 15^th 17[undecipherable] for which sum they are to be accountable — N^o 2560 Basil [undecipherable: probable reading Nore]" Phil^a December 29^th 1800 Dear Sir Pray to pay the Bearer hereof Basil [undecipherable: probable reading Nore] &order two thousand five hundred Dollars and Place the Same to our account on account of Cannon Now Ready to be Proven for the War Department and you will much Oblige your Most Obedient and Humble Servant [undecipherable: signature] [To the Honourable] [Sam^l Dexter Esq^r] [Secretary of War]