War department, 14th July 1791 Sires I have recieved your letter of the 7th infant. The information which you transmit is peculiarly satisfactory. I am confident all things will ve well arranged in your department. The clothing has gone forward and I believe every other thing, the additi -onal shoes Shoes and olors excepted, which will be in motion in a few days. M.r Swan has not yet re -turned from Maryland, but I expect him daily, upon his arrival it the em- -ployment is agreable to him, he soon will join you – Captain Houdin will set out to day. I hope all good reports res- -pecting General Scott may prove true, but I am ignorant of what they are. As As you will soon descend the Ohio, if the pack horses should be de- ficient the general will direct you to furnish the number which shall be necesary. I am Sir Your most obedient and humble Servant Henry [undecipherable] [editor’s note: text centered] Samuel Hodgden Esq.r 2. M to the to the hoops on the Ohio