[Address: Brig^r General Irvine / [undecipherable] / favored by Cap^t Emes] Philadelphia 24 May 1784 Sir I was duly Honoured with your Letter of the 3^d instant by Captain Emes inclosing an Account for Forage due to you. — am very sorry it is not in my power to settle it at present. — The Financier refuses to receive any more Estimates until the whole amount of Forage dues can be Ascertained, I hope this will shortly be Accomplished, and you may rest assured the moment it is done you Shall be advised of it — The Account as it Stands is admissable, and will be Settled Accordingly — With great regard I am Sir Your Most Obedient Servant [undecipherable: Sam. Hodgdon?] [Brig.^t General Irvine]