[S^r N^o 11] Philadelphia 16 May 1791 S^r Enclosed you have an Invoice of articles furnished by M^r Faner, Egg Mag- pone — All which I hope we will come safely and safely to hand — I will thank you to be very particular in examining all the packages you receive — and disposing of all kinds as to prevent damage or injury to any — I have nearly completed my business here, and shall shortly come forward to join and to my labours in the first appropriation of the stores provided — Nothing yet from you relative to the Sea — I did wish to hear on that subject for reasons that must be obvious — [Remainder of left margin note:] [undecipherable] Reck. [undecipherable] of the [undecipherable] date which he has taken in Major [undecipherable] Craig — Your Most Obedient Servant Samuel Hodgdon 28 May