[Hodgson] [1207] [XXXVII - 9] Philadelphia W^th Sep^t 1799 After examining every house in the City now to be rented, as well as many that were mentioned to me as probably to be soon — and after making calculations on all circumstances, I have taken W^m Smithe's house for you, at £225 — per annum — when M^r Hobs will give it up — Had previously seen him, and had his promise to give it up to me on the 1^st December if possible, and sooner if possible — but by that time she had every reason to expect you may occupy it — I am sensible of the inconvenience to you, but it is the best and speediest accommodation that could be obtained. Shall fall on measures to remedy some of the inconveniences, and shall propose them to you, when I have the pleasure. of seeing you — Shall see M^r Hobs and shall insist on his permitting me to procure the wood which I am to purchase for you — In this general cage for rents — I am happy to inform you that I am in treaty for an elegant range of eight New Brick Houses & sufficient to house every species of the Public Stores, and so contiguous to the water as to save all future land transportation, and this too at a considerable less sum than they cost new in their dispersed situations — The rents hitherto paid amount to £ 257.5.0 a year — they will now be infinitely better disposed of at a sum not exceeding £200 — I think you will be pleased with the accommodation and saving made — you wish you wish to have the Stores all collected under One suitable roof — and this is my warrant for the measure — I have several other Gentlemen in Public Character to provide houses for — and wish I may be able to accommodate all to their liking — With sentiments of respect & esteem I am Sir, Your Most Obedient Servant Samuel Hodgdon [Annable] Henry Knox Esq^r