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.