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10 Quire of Pistol Cartridge Paper [checkmark] 50 Dozen of Flints assorted 12 Pouch Barrels 1 Box of Spermacite Candles or of Wax for Magazine Lanterns. (Suppose these must be purchased) --

Sam Hogdon. Sir War Office 14^th February 1798 Esquire. --

               The Secretary of War desires me to request that you will be pleased to furnish M<up>r. Francis with patterns for Stools for grape Shot for 24 and 12 pounders; he is extremely anxious that Msup>r. Francis should have them as early as possible that he may be enabled to get them cast immediately. --

Josiah Fox [flourish]

M^r John Harris Sir[flourish] War Office February 15^{[undecripherable]}.1798

                 Be pleased to deliver to Lieutenant Mullowny for the Frigate United States Six common Lanterns, and two pairs of Pistols with Flints. -----

James M^c.Henry.