[Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24, 1894. R.P.O.401810.] [Two copies] Samuel Hodgdon Esq^r [undecipherable] October 18. 1794 Dear Sir, I beg leave to enclose you the copy of a letter just received from M^r Coxe the Commissioner of the Revenue, and to refer you to a line a wrote you, in the absence of the Secretary of War, on the 3 instant, on the same subject — with esteem and respect, Your ob^t Serv^t: Jo: Stagg Jun^r Samuel Hodgdon Esq^r --- [Note from the Revenue Office relative to proving Cannon — 15 Oct 1794 S Hughes] [Copy] Mount Pleasant 15 October 1794 Sir, It will soon be demonstrated how far the Cecil C^o: can give satisfaction on the Contract which they have already made, when this is known, I will write to you fully in answer to your letter of the 9. instant. M^r D. Nancey cannot be conveniently spared before he compleats five or Six Guns — I am with respect Y^r most ob^t Servant signed. Samuel Hughes P.S. The Powder and Shot for proving ought to be here next week. The Eagles will be wanted on Monday or Tuesday next — Tench Coxe Esq