War-department, June 3^d 1795. Sir, Your letter of the 26^th ultimo, to the Secretary of War, came duly to hand. To day M^r Hodgdon the quarter master leaves this city for Pittsburg, and will use all expedition on his journey. In the absence of the Secretary of War, who will return to morrow, I am Sir, with great esteem Your very humble Serv^t [signature: R. Deakins Jun^r?] [marginalia left: P.S. I have forwarded you the package of Newspapers & post —] Major Craig