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should not be wanted the price is less than what medicines at

present sell for, and that considerable. I thought it was neces-
sary to take the whole shop with its furniture, not only because
the Drugs must be contained in something but more particular
that they can be kept in a proper order and regularity, since,
as they must occasionally be divided, there ought to be a
proper repository for the whole, this furniture has encreased
the sum to more then was at first expected it is still as saleable
as the rest of the medicines. There are but few drugs which
are useless for the army and some are in a greater quantity
then what we may for the present want which can serve to
exchange for others which we may want in future. I have
likewise taken some necessary Surgeons instruments which
likewise enhance the sum. Upon the whole it is my opinion
that if the war should continue and consequently our troops
take the field we shall find abundantly use for these medicines
and not have enough, but should we be so happy as to con-
clude a peace and not want many of the medicines they will
always bring the money laid out again another consideration is
that the ship defence will most certainly want a considerable
chest, and as it can be supply'd from this shop, will take off a
good deal thereof.
I have the honour to be with due respect, Gentlemen
Your most obed^t hb^l Serv^t
C. F. Wiesenthal

Original.

[Chase to Jenifer.]

Philad^a Feb^y 10^th 1776.
Dear Sir. Inclosed you receive a proposal to furnish our
Troops with the new invented Knapsack and Haversack & of
Cartouch Boxes &^c
The Blockade of Quebec is continued Arnold has 700 men
with him, daily aids are going, he expects to take the Com-
mand in six weeks no news of consequence.
Your obed^t Servant, Sam^l Chase.
To the Hon^ble Dan of S^t Thomas Jenifer Esq^r

Letter enclosed. Philad^a Feb^y 9^th 1776.

Original.

Sam^l Chase Esq^r Sir