Notes for Defense of New York and the Neighboring Islands: Page #4 Original title: 1799/wgo23_4.jpg Cancel Reset Transcription fish, and I would give some part of my time to thais object. I submit the above for your consideration, and respectfully Remain Dear General Yours affectionately Eben Stevens P.S. I would earnestly recommend you asking application to His Excellency Governor Jar, for money to pay off the Balance due to sundry persons, for the Erection of the fortifications and maintaining of Cannon &c. &c. for [???] defense of this Island las summer under the immediate direction of the military Committee, which [Furman's first name?] Furman cannot settle for want of the means. and there that all those Accompts be Audited by the military Committee. [to:] Major Genl Hamilton Notes are a workspace where project participants can keep ideas and observations regarding the transcription of the page. When contributing to the notes, it is encouraged to include the user and timestamp.