Concerning a cannon foundry and ore banks: Page #2
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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