I have recd a Letter from the Honble Brigadr Genl Knox, Inquiring in the repair of Arms & Making of Bayonets, which I cannot with propriety Omitt Informing your Excellency that the works have ceased at this place, Because I am not Supplyed by the Quarter Master with Iron, Steel, files Coal &ca &ca nor with provision & money to pay the Artificers. I here inclose your Excellency my Return for the Month of March. I have the honor to be most respectfully Your Excellencies Most Obedt hum: Servt