New York 19^th July 1789 Dear Sir I am favoured with yours of the 8^th which indisposition has prevented me from answering. by the last post I rec^d a letter from my Servant, who instead of running away, has run home to my house in Cambridge; & I think he has by this mis-conduct disqualified himself for my Service. his Indentures you will please to return & I will send them there for the disposal of his time. The act is not yet passed by the Senate, for the establishment of Militia, & when passed will probably be published: if not I will send it to you. I thank you for your readiness & render me proofs of friendship & remain my dear Sir your friend & hum^ble Ser^vt E. Gerry [Lect^s Hodgton]