The President of the United States having ordered a General Court Martial for the Trial of Gen. Hull, and it being suggested that your Evidence will be material in the case, I am authorised and directed to Summon you immediately to appear, on behalf of the United States, before the General Court Martial, at the City of Albany, in the State of New York.

I am further authorised to assure you, that the reasonable expences of your journey to, and at the place of Trial, and back, will be paid by the United States.