Notes for Concerning a cannon foundry and ore banks: Page #2 Original title: 1800/BRW08_2.jpg Cancel Reset Transcription War Department 6 May 1800 Sir, Under the peculiar circumstances of having [resnerted?] of the President, permission to resign the office of the Secretary of the Department of War, and the uncertainty how long my official capacity may continue, I cannot but think it would be improper for me, to commence the business of the purchase of a site for a Cannon foundry, and ore banks, from Messrs Lee and [Brotts?]. Will it not be better, that you commence, as you will probably be in Office, to conclude the whole Negotiation. I have the honor to be Sir your mo Huble Benj Stoddert 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.