James McHenry to John Adams, April 13, 1797

War Office 13 April 1797.

Sir

Conceiving it proper that you should be informed of the arrangements, regulations and instructions, relative to the most important objects in the department of War, I have caused the same to be copied, and herewith respectfully submit them—

With the greatest respect / I have the honor to be / Sir / Your obed servant

James McHenry