Regarding the use of Lieutenant James Triplett: Page #1

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Cap^t Tho^s Truxton War Office 2nd Ap^l 1798 Sir, I have received your letter of the 24 ^th of March, with its Inclosures to which I shall attend.

The inclosed Letter to Lieut^t Triplett will shew you the use you are to make of him and the Services you may require him to perform. He is an Artillery